Editorial

The opinion of the Bear Witness editors and sophomore Avishawd Yarisaied wanted to do something at Branham to show their support, so they co-organized the project. Uin the works for around two months, Iran Awareness Week allowed students to write letters to their local representatives and Iranian protestors, brought in speakers from Bay Area for Iran, held a vigil, and got many students involved in the other daily activities.

Urban Development

The speakers from Bay Area for Iran, a local nonprofit organization trying to “be the voice of people in Iran fighting for regime changes,” were especially effective, sharing information in English classes on the situation in Iran and letting students know what they can do to actually make an impact. The organization was there throughout the week, helping with activities and supporting Friday’s vigil.

Having speakers like this in classrooms can help spark discussions, making the impact of what the speaker is presenting very impactful in comparison to just a lecture. Engaging students in discussions helps their brain process information better, as well as allows them to be comfortable sharing their ideas with their