In this piece from Johanna Thomas’s “Administrator’s Corner,” readers hear not from the administrator but from students at the Albert Lea Area Learning Center. Their insights shed light on the day-to-day experiences and personal growth they find within the ALC community.

In The News-Letter’s Opinion section, editor Ayden Min envisions a space where curiosity trumps dogma. By encouraging thoughtful, evidence-based pieces, the section aims to spark discussion that respects every student’s right to speak—and be heard.