Feature Writing
My Scot Scoop feature articles.
NOVEMBER 28 2024
Exploring the education offered to at-risk and incarcerated American youth
“I lost a friend to senseless violence. I figured no one is born holding a gun. Instead of acting out of anger, I wanted to educate myself on where the failures were — whether they stemmed from the family, the community, or systemic problems,” said Johnny Kovatch, founder of Unlock the Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to the use of creative expression as a catalyst for personal transformation of system-impacted individuals...
December 12, 2023
A national struggle: child care’s impact on working women
When one envisions a parent caring for their children, the image of a mother likely comes to mind.
Even with the increasing number of women in the workforce, it's predominantly women who bear the brunt of childcare responsibilities, leading to a delicate balancing act between work and family life....
October 19 2023
Indigenous language revitalization: Native American communities reclaim their culture
When one thinks of America, it’s natural to picture its rich collection of cultures and its array of diverse perspectives and languages. However, the cultural and linguistic heritage of Native Americans — the original inhabitants who once breathed life into these lands — has been marginalized and overlooked throughout history...
May 2, 2023
Unlocking potential: How AI is revolutionizing healthcare
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving. However, it may now have the potential to change more than ever before. With artificial intelligence (AI) development on the rise, many innovators are exploring new ways to utilize its capabilities to revolutionize various aspects of healthcare...
March 3, 2023
Controversy surrounds school choice in America
One thousand one hundred thirty hours. That is how much time the average California student spends at school every year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Out of 6,000 hours spent awake, that is how long students must learn in their respective educational environments every year, no matter how inconsistent the quality of varying schools may be...