This article is about bridging the gap between where middle school students should be and where they are at. Through different web apps the students will be caught up with the level they should be at and will help them through high school and college. This is relevant because it is a local issue and it pertains to the student life theme because learning and keeping up is an important part in being a student.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/nyregion/closing-the-proficiency-gap-in-new-york-schools.html?_r=0