Two years ago, as I entered my classroom for the first time, I saw a stern, stout woman glaring at me from behind her oval-shaped glasses. Her reputation had preceded her, and her appearance only added to it. She was supposed to be the evil…
Korinthia Klein’s grandfather was her biggest fan when she was a young music student. When she finally learned his favorite song, Klein had only one chance to play it for him. She believes it was more than a musical gift. It was one of love and comfort. Click here to read her essay.
Throughout the school year, young people around the world write statements of belief as a classroom exercise. And thousands of those students have submitted their essays to our series. Click here to read a sampling of what young people believe.
