Across the U.S., public school teachers devote a certain amount of their time to teaching about climate change in their classrooms. However, lectures alone are not enough to motivate students to address climate change. So how do we get students to actually be involved in protecting the environment? …

The Importance of Setting Goals You’ve probably heard of the importance of setting goals, but how often do you execute it? How often do you revisit your goals? Probably, not as much as you should be. Goals help trigger new positive behaviors and help guide your focus and sustain your momentum. It also helps you…

On August 14, 2021, Harmony Plus was invited as a judge for CASPA (Chinese American Semiconductor Association) Science Fair! Though Harmony Plus only judged the middle school section, we were in the presence of several talented kids, as young as 11 years old, with projects in game development, mathematical modeling…

Even if you’re not from the West Coast, you’ve probably heard of University of California (UC) schools and may have even considered applying — and for good reasons! Some even believe that UC schools are a better option than private schools. …

The college admissions game is getting more cutthroat, especially as it pertains to big-name universities that employers love to see on a resume. This is a fact, and the numbers reflect it. For instance, community college enrollment dropped by 20% last application season. On the flip-side, Harvard saw a whopping…

On July 24, 2021, Harmony Plus provided an exclusive FEC Technology Entrepreneurship class for CASPA (Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Associate) Science and Technology Festival which both students and parents attended. The class was a success and many students and parents believed the content was insightful and helped widened their horizons. …

Every student can get good grades in math, but not every student can master it. I know this for a fact because I used to be a math teacher who focused mainly on coaching students to win competitions. …

Are you passionate about climate change? Do you aim to make a difference about it? If so, keep on reading to find out how you, as a student, can get involved in mitigating the effect of our changing climate as well as the extracurricular opportunities at Valley Water. On July…

Research is an Everyday Skill! You probably use Google a few times a day to find answers to questions you don’t know. You find relevant information, analyze your findings, and share your findings — all parts of writing a research paper. Students use a similar process when completing a research…