Stories originally published in The Bird Feed.
Highlighting the negative impact of Instagram on students
Photo by Georgia de Lotz on Unsplash.
A distraction at school. The girl in the photo above was captured checking her Instagram analytics. According to the Pew Research Center of Internet and Technology, 72 percent of teenagers, ages thirteen to seventeen, use Instagram on a frequent basis. This excessive use can become an addiction and a compulsion for students at school.
Atlanta BalVihar: The Connection of Culture from Old to Young
Photographed by Puneet Bhatnagar
Teachers proudly observing success. Above are pictured Manju Tiwari (left, and Smita Daftardar (right), watching BalVihar alumni discuss the impact Hindi has had on their lives years after their graduation. BalVihar strives to teach Hindu students in America how to find context in their life, when religion and culture is questioned. When asked how Shyam Tiwari believes BalVihar is important, he says, “We tought that we should have a program for children that imparts culture, value, as well as how we celebrate our festivals, and what we do in India.”
Reflecting on the California wildfire crisis
Photographed by Sam Beebe. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
First Responders. What depicts the California Wild-fire crisis is the scene of a burning home, and firefighters on the job to extinguish the flame. However, inside the home was more than burning furniture. There were the memories of an innocent family, now in the midst of catastrophe.
Losing creativity: Art teachers speak out
Photo by Shreya Mishra
With meticulous detail work, Mrs. Sunil puts hours of time into perfecting her paintings, and making sure each piece expresses strong emotions or themes.