The Evolution of Romania’s Orphanages: How NGOs are fighting against a history of institutionalization
March 1990, Cighid Orphanage in Romania. A squeaking wood door opens to a dark room with no source of natural light. Inside, in only a few squared meters of space, a dozen of small children are folded up on rotting bed frames with no mattresses….
America’s Gun Control Debate: AISB Teachers Weigh In
In 2020 alone, nearly 20,000 Americans lost their lives to gun violence. An additional 24,000 died by suicide with a firearm. These statistics are startling; but for many, not surprising. Known for having “the weakest gun laws and the most guns of any comparable nation,”…
AISB Teacher Spotlight: Ryan Wahrenbrock & His Passion for Jewelry Making
If you’re a secondary student, you may not know third grade teacher Ryan Wahrenbrock. But after reading this story, you’ll want to seek him out—or maybe even join his jewelry-making CCA. The Beginning: Life in Rural Nevada Ryan Wahrenbrock grew up in Elko, a small…
How to Celebrate this Year’s Harvest Festival at Home: Recipes from AISB’s 8.4B Class
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequences that go with it, the traditional Harvest Festival at AISB will not physically take place. However, it would be a shame not to celebrate this event that transmits important values such as sharing and cultural identity. Therefore,…
Moving During a Global Pandemic: Our New Secondary Principal’s Experience
Under his mask, facial expression hidden, AISB’s new principal Viktor Novakovski recounts his experience of moving to Romania this summer. “It was very difficult at first because you can’t remember people’s faces,” he says. “You only are going on a third of what’s visible, [so]…
Our Top 10 Picks to Win the 2019 Ballon d’Or
The winner of the Ballon D’or, the most prestigious award any football player can dream of, will be announced on the 2nd of December in Paris. International journalists, national team coaches and captains alike will be joining in to vote for their favorites out of…
The Ultimate Guide to the 2019/2020 UEFA Champions League
Every year, millions of fans follow the Champions League, a major worldwide football event. Just two years ago, Football Whispers reported that the 2018 Finals drew an approximate audience of 480 million people worldwide, even more than the Super Bowl! The Financial Times: Liverpool raising…