ESSAY
Trade Schools, Reconsidered
Exploring the evolving role of trade schools in modern education
M. Rivera · 10 min
Contributing Writer
M. Rivera
M. Rivera covers the economics of being a student for Students Need More.
Side A
7 tracks
ESSAY
Prom Economics
Understanding the financial trade-offs of a memorable night.
M. Rivera · 7 min
ANALYSIS
On the Quiet Return of Vocational Culture
Exploring the renewed interest in vocational paths and the gaps in school conversations.
M. Rivera · 9 min
ANALYSIS
On the Economics of a Team Sport
Unpacking the costs and trade-offs of high school sports
M. Rivera · 10 min
HOW-TO
Scholarships That Nobody Applies for
Exploring hidden scholarship opportunities and boosting your chances
M. Rivera · 6 min
ANALYSIS
The Quiet Death of the Summer Job
Exploring the economic and cultural shifts behind the decline of summer employment for students.
M. Rivera · 11 min
ANALYSIS
Why Some Students Quit the Team
An analysis of the JV-to-varsity transition and why some students choose to step away , what factors matter most.
M. Rivera · 10 min
Side B
1 track
Other contributing writers
J. Akamine
J. Akamine writes for Students Need More on the questions students are actually carrying.
D. Ortiz
D. Ortiz writes first-person essays for Students Need More.
A. Brooks
A. Brooks writes cultural commentary for Students Need More.