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Do We Trust Students?
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Do We Trust Students?
By Charlie Meyers, Alex Cohen, and Kipp Vitsky

Intro Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in the United States. Citing statistics from thousands of school districts, The Washington Post reported that the number of families educating their children outside of conventional academic settings jumped 51% in the last 6 years. This percentage increased drastically after the beginning of the pandemic, and has held steadily ever since. Trust within educational institutions is fickle. While these issues generally only concern irresolute school boards and angry cohorts of parents, more recently, the focus has shifted to students. Despite efforts to return to a pre-pandemic learning environment, many aspects of Clayton's pedagogy and the student experience — for better or for worse — are unrecognizable. While parents around the country see no recourse other than to remove their children from these adapting environments, it is decreasing trust in their children that has left school administrators with no choice other...

Wearing her custom Wonder Woman drag costume, drag queen Kelly Kline poses confidently. Kline occasionally wears her Wonder Woman costume to protest for LGBTQA+ rights.
"We Battle People Every Day": Lives of Drag Queens in Austin
By Alessandra Ashford, WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - Austin
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Students hold up peace signs while others raise the Palestinian flag. November 1, 2023.
Breaking: P-CEP students organize humanitarian walkout in support of Palestine
By Sara Dallalah, Lucas Gentilia, and Sloan Shackelford
The Activist Club discusses school safety and how MCPS can keep students safe.
Fake bomb threats cause safety concerns in MCPS
By Rebekah Buchman, Thomas S. Wootton High School
The exterior of the Frenchtown Bookshop, located at 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ.
Frenchtown Bookshop stands up to local government
By Gianna Roberts, Delaware Valley Regional High School
IN COMBAT: Freshman Quinn Loyd spars with her father. Quinn was first introduced to Muay Thai, a form of mixed martial arts originating in Thailand, by her father.
Father-daughter dancing in ring
By Caroline Baxter, James Bowie High School
CROSS COUNTRY STATE OF MIND
By Audrey Gorey, Downers Grove North High School
A lunch tray consists of turkey and rice from Mexican Fiesta, swedish meatballs and egg noodles from Main, fresh fruits from the salad bar and a cookie from the Auxiliary Gym. “Because teen athletes are still growing and developing, it’s important to ensure they’re getting enough nutrition and hydration,” registered dietitian Sara Leung said.
Finding fuel formula for teenage athletes
By Eva Cheng and Katerina Matta
Anti-trans legislation targets transgender individuals and forces them to survive in a world that constantly challenges their existence and well-being.
Opinion: “Let Them Die” and Other Anti-Trans Legislation
By Sydney Nguyen, Rock Ridge High School
TOURNAMENT READY. Senior Megan Elliott has the cover designed for her novel The Tournament. She worked all month to complete the book as part of nanowrimo, a writing initiative.
Senior set to finish first novel
By Marina Wilson, Willis High School
The President’s Own Marine band performed live at Millard West
Caption: The band performs live at Millard West for many people to see. This was the first of many stops they had made. “Many musicians and music educators from around the Omaha metro were in attendance and greatly appreciated the performance,” band director John Keith said. “It was also great to see so many men and women who have retired from military service in attendance and the pride on their faces when they stood for the branchs song.”
America’s music
By Ariana Griffin, Millard West High School
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This is Mr. Nguyen during his time serving.
Veteran Day: a different perspective
By Sydney N., Day Creek Intermediate School
Students often wonder how its like to be a teachers kid. Is it the same? Or are there any major differences?
Behind the Job: A Teacher Kid’s Story
By Kaitlin L. , Day Creek Intermediate School
The Makerspace Project brings innovation to Redwood City community
By Isabella Rice, Carlmont High School
Video: Project Life prepare students for independent living
Video: Project Life prepare students for independent living
By Melanie Coombs and Avery Liedl
America's National Churchill Museum: A Midwest Treasure
By Rhianna Li, Marquette High School
Eerie experiements
By Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck