Tech Titan Alum Makes Monumental Donation By Amishai Goodman-Goldstein, Class of 2023

On October 21st,  Boston Latin Academy was visited by alumnus and Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, who donated one million dollars to the school for purposes of STEM education. Mr. Blecharczyk began his career as a software developer, and coded Airbnb’s first website. He currently serves as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer.  Currently, BLA students interested…

How do we become more sustainable with our clothes? By Emma Ellis

In our daily lives, we don’t think much about where our clothes come from or who made them. What most do not know nor consider is that most of the clothes you buy first hand are probably made in a factory that employs workers who are being exploited and paid unfairly.  Now that you know…

Is Education and Normalization the Antidote to Stigma? By Ayiana Windett

The definition of stigma is “a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something.” In my opinion the Arabic culture is one of the most stigmatized in society. When people are asked about Arab countries they will most likely mention things like camels, various types of…

Fun Times at the Kakehashi Project By BLA Participants

Our trip to Japan 2019 was made possible by the Kakehashi scholarship awarded to us. We had the utmost privilege of experience a culture so unique and distinct from our own. Upon discovery of different parts of the country, we learned that Japan can be simple in certain aspects yet bears an intricacy that is…

Is Shakespeare Still Relevant? by William Harris

More than any other author, Shakespeare’s works have been widely read and studied throughout the lexicon of literary analysis, from 7th grade ELA class to esteemed universities. His works are recognizable, and have been adapted in all manner of works from West-Side Story to The Lion King. Even I would be wrong to say that…

Piece on Teaching Effectiveness at Boston Latin Academy by Khymani James

Here at Boston Latin Academy, you are expected to work harder than the average Boston Public School students. You’re expected to get good grades, maintain a high GPA, and be a contributing, respectful member of the community and environment. However, achieving these things can be hard when you aren’t provided with the necessary tools to…