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The Carmel Valley Library is a branch of the San Diego Public Library system. This location adapted to budget cuts by eliminating Sunday hours.

San Diego Public Library budget cuts change library hours

By Gabriela Morillo Dal Piccol, Torrey Pines High School September 24, 2025

The San Diego Fiscal Year 2026 budget went into effect on July 1, increasing funds for certain government programs — such as the Capital Improvement Program and IT improvements — while decreasing others...

FUHSD schools face new realities as enrollment declines

FUHSD schools face new realities as enrollment declines

By Alexandra Wu, Nicolas Cheng, Jenny Suh, and Alex Cotterel September 24, 2025

Amid rising rates of declining enrollment, FUHSD is increasing split campus teaching arrangements in an effort to avoid staff and course reductions. As part of this approach, some teachers are assigned...

Universities are now suffering losses that impact their curriculum, future students and staff. Illustration | Melody Lin

MVHS students and staff discuss the impacts of college funding cuts on their future plans

By Shreejay Arja, Emmy Harimoto, Yixuan (Joyce) Li, and Sih Yu (Melody) Lin September 24, 2025

The Trump administration put in place a high-stakes demand against Harvard University, requiring a payout of “nothing less than $500 million with no negotiations” to restore its federal funding at...

This image reflects the urgent crisis of gun violence, especially the growing number of school shootings in the United States. Every year, students and teachers face the fear and trauma of attacks that should never happen inside a classroom. The small figures pulling against the gun represent the ongoing efforts of communities, activists, and young people to push for change. For example stricter gun laws, safer schools, and a future where education isn’t overshadowed by violence. It’s a reminder that stopping gun violence is not just a political debate but a fight for children’s lives and the safety of every community.

A sliver of hope: Preventing gun violence in schools

By Ashlyn Wong, Carlmont High School September 23, 2025

As Carlmont students laughed about skipping class due to a Secure Campus, students in Colorado huddled behind cabinets and under desks, praying that they weren’t next. What most Carlmont students...

Treasurer Matt Brown explained that certain high-cost services — including mental health support, special education and career-technical programs — cannot be fully covered by state aid.

Ohio Budget Cuts Funding to Most Vulnerable Public Schools

By Maverick Edwards, Beachwood High School September 23, 2025

Ohio’s two-year state operating budget  (HB 96), signed this summer by Governor DeWine, will bring additional funding to some local school districts, including Beachwood.  But while some districts...

SEAT incorporated strategies from past FUHSD equity initiatives, as well as outside research, to create the program's framework.
Illustration | Fiona Chen, Corinna Kuo and Lora Lee

FUHSD implements SEAT to confront district-wide inequity

By Fiona Chen, Corinna Kuo, and Lora Lee September 23, 2025

Following decades of site-specific equity programs, FUHSD is implementing a district-wide Site Equity Action Team (SEAT) with the initiative to expose and address equity issues, from language gaps to socioeconomic...

An architect’s render of what the farmers market might look like when finished. (Cass County Community Foundation)

From Produce to Prosperity: A Major Expansion Project

By Charlotte English, Logansport High School September 23, 2025

In about four months, the new Logansport Farmers Market is set to open to the public with a goal of becoming a center of the neighborhood where people gather over food, companies flourish, cultures are...

Going Tech-'No'

Going Tech-‘No’

By Colton Kelsey, Klein Oak High School September 22, 2025

With Texas enacting House Bill 1481 with the start of the school year, Klein ISD must enforce state law by banning personal communication devices such as phones, smart watches, and headphones, requiring...

Graphic of the Ten Commandments within classrooms made inside Adobe Illustrator.

Ten Commandments raise concern as Senate Bill 10 enforcement rolls out

By Logan Day and Jacquelyn Palacios September 22, 2025

Associate and assistant principals posted copies of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms Aug. 29 after the school board reversed it's decision to delay enforcement of Senate Bill 10 Aug. 19. “At...

During the Aug.15 fire evacuation, some students played frisbee on the front lawn to pass the time.

Fire alarms prompt evacuations, cause schoolwide concern

By Iny Li, Burlingame High School – CA September 22, 2025

Senior Frankie Jiang thought tearing his ACL would be the biggest obstacle going into the school year. But with unexpected fire evacuations added to the mix, Jiang said he now faces the added struggle...

Students talk during lunch, while others read or play cards with friends. The personal communication device ban includes lunch and passing periods.

Ban on cell phones, headphones creates instant change

By Tricia Darcy, Kingwood Park High School September 19, 2025

For new and returning students, walking into the school building looked different this year. On the first day of school, teachers and administrators welcomed students to the new school year, while also...

The Falconeers, Jiwon Ryu (12) (top, right), Yewon Jeong (10) (bottom, left), Jaehee Nam (10) (bottom, middle) and Zhixin Chen (11) (bottom, right), smile for a picture with their mentor Julianna Newell (top, left). The group designed a product for Sustainable Goal Development 15: Life on Land. Photo courtesy of Sarah Tsu.

BIE Club wins 2025 Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge

By Joanne Liu, Torrey Pines High School September 19, 2025

Two teams from the TPHS Biomimicry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BIE) Club won 2025 Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge (BYDC) Awards for their designs submitted in May 2025. “[The BYDC is] an international...

Cuts to KQED affect both their radio programs and online content, ranging from politics to history deep-dives. Photo Illustration | Sophia D’Sa

KQED cuts employees and scales back programs following executive order

By Sophia D’Sa, Alexandra Perrault, and Kai Tsuchida September 17, 2025

San Francisco-based radio station KQED announced on Tuesday, July 15 that it will cut 15% of its workforce after losing $8 million in funding from the federal government, which amounts to 8% of its operating...

Manual students participated in a national walkout organized by Students Demand Action (SDA) on Sept. 5.

Manual students walk out in protest of gun violence

By Sophia Tzanetos and Delaney Henon September 17, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 5 at 12:45 p.m., hundreds of Manual students walked out of their fourth block classes and into the front courtyard in protest for the ban of assault weapons and the prevention of school...

Staff Writer Izzie Gaskamp and Assistant A&E Editor Ben Dane write about the behind the scenes of creating schedules and the struggle of getting into a class.

The scheduling puzzle

By Ben Dane and Izzie Gaskamp September 16, 2025

For both students and teachers, Algonquin’s scheduling process is a complex puzzle. With many layers and steps that strive to leave all satisfied with their course load, the process is far from easy...

Some Ankeny High School (AHS) students have been outraged since school started due to the absence of chocolate milk in the cafeteria, but this regulation goes far beyond the Ankeny school district (ACSD). Students pose with their chocolate milk photographed by River Phillips, made using SCRL by River Phillips.

The chocolate milk debacle

By River Phillips, Ankeny High School September 16, 2025

If you asked Ankeny students what chocolate milk meant to them, most would reportedly say nostalgia. One of the best parts of an elementary school student’s day is tearing open that cardboard carton...

Senior Chuck Aluka and sophomore Grady Fransen face off in the finals of Del Val's rock-paper-scissors tournament. Both students participated in games all morning long before competing against 10 other finalists for a chance at two free Homecoming tickets.

Students ‘throw hands’ in Del Val’s rock-paper-scissors tournament

By Gianna Roberts, Neha Sethi, Doris Cruz Alvarado, and Ellie Lyons September 16, 2025

Del Val hosted its first rock-paper-scissors tournament on Sept. 2. The event, hosted by Supervisor of Special Projects Kristina Sterbenc, Director of Curriculum Tara Civitillo and Principal Michael Kays,...

Sitting together, Frankie and his nurse, Julie Govier, smile for the camera.

NEWS: Medicaid Cuts Impact Local Family

By Phoebe Morris, Lawrence Free State High School June 2, 2025

Student Frankie Fergus, 15, and his family have relied on the Home and Community Based Technology Assisted Waiver to qualify for Medicaid; however, a recently passed house budget resolution targets $880...

Simpson brings community together through communication

Simpson brings community together through communication

By Riya Prasad, Coppell High School June 2, 2025

Chasing deadlines, cold calling, selling advertisements: it all started in a newsroom. But for Coppell ISD director of communications Amanda Simpson, her lede did not kick off with the coveted position...

Lost in translation

Lost in translation

By Elena Konicki, West Shore Junior/Senior High School June 2, 2025

Amid hundreds of recent executive orders, President Donald Trump quietly signed Executive Order 14224, “Designating English as the Official Language of The United States,” on March 1 to create a “unified...

 Students at Harvard University protest against the Trump Administration April 17. Protests erupted after President Donald Trump threatened to freeze $2.2 billion in grants and to revoke the university’s ability to enroll international students, according to the Boston Herald.

Community, alumni react to Trump administration’s ban on international students at Harvard University

By Yasmine Rivera and Ruby Rogers June 2, 2025

Editor’s note: *Indicates source would only agree to be interviewed with the condition of anonymity. The Trump administration announced it would prevent international students from attending Harvard...

Dr. Anthony Pelletier (“Doc”) has been working at Bishop’s for 24 years, becoming the Sailing Team’s Coach in 2017, but has been sailing since his childhood. He grew up in Long Island, New York, where the coast was perfectly windy for a speedy sail across the Sound.

“Get Comfortable Being Wrong”: Science Teacher Dr. Anthony Pelletier’s Parting Advice for Students

By Lisa Pan, The Bishop’s School June 2, 2025

In the Michael Teitelman Science Center basement, scientific wonders occur on a daily basis. They ignite in the wall of flames bursting up from a puddle of ethanol; in the sparks flying around crackling...

Senior Aubrey Reiter (right) and her mentor, Sak Chuntaruk, pose in front of her renovated 1971 Volkswagen minibus.

Riding the dream

By Kristen Ye, West Shore Junior/Senior High School May 27, 2025

On the way to her grandparents’ condo, senior Aubrey Reiter imagines possible designs for the interior of the 1971 Volkswagen minibus waiting for her in their garage. After spending half a year renovating...

Former Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai wins National Journalist of the Year from the Journalism Education Association

Former Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai wins National Journalist of the Year from the Journalism Education Association

By Kathryn Foo and Ethan Kellogg May 27, 2025

Sitting in the front row of the Seattle Convention Center, senior and former El Estoque Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai felt a tightness ripple through him from his head to his toes. He had received various compliments...

Library clerk Lauren Alindogen had hoped to one day train her replacement to do her job, but now she's looking at her job duties fall on head librarian Mathew Zuniga. She worries about how that will affect the library as well as Mac students and teachers.

District deficit leads to McCallum position cuts for 2025-26

By Lillian Gray and Elizabeth Nation May 27, 2025

Austin Independent School District library clerk jobs are at risk of being cut starting in the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The district currently faces a $100 million-plus budget deficit that district...

Sophomore Audrey Simanowitz sits in her father's favorite chair, which was nearly lost in the tornado.

Finding the Sunny Side After the Storm

By Dwight Erdmann, Clayton High School May 27, 2025

Sophomore Audrey Simanowitz was surprised but not worried when the tornado sirens began during her eighth-period Chemistry class on Friday. She and her peers made their way down three flights of stairs...

The Long Run Home

The Long Run Home

By Oliver Maher, Clayton High School May 21, 2025

Junior Karl Barthel was out on a run near Dartford Road when the tornado touched down. Earlier that day, his AP Psychology exam had been canceled, and his track practice had been called off, so with time...

@the.patriot.barbie on Instagram posted a video on Wednesday voicing her thoughts on a trans LAHS student running for prom queen. (Photos courtesy of Brixtina Delgado and @the.patriot.barbie)

Arizona woman attacks LAHS prom queen nominee online

By Bella Kim, Los Alamitos High School May 21, 2025

Note: The Griffin Gazette uses students' chosen names and pronouns. This has been indicated with parentheses where sources referred to her by her dead name.  LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- This week, Los...

A car reportedly crashed into a utility pole on Gardiner Lane and Robards Road, leading to the district-wide internet outage. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

JCPS faces district-wide internet outage

By Aya Al Waeli and David Schenk May 21, 2025

Today, May 19, JCPS experienced a district-wide internet outage due to a car accident involving a utility pole on Gardiner Lane and Robards Road this morning. “[The outage] is not an issue JCPS can...

US District Judge Amy Totenberg has sided with the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system, shutting down claims that the Dominion voting machines are at risk of election interference. (Photo courtesy of Marilyn Marks)

Judge dismisses years-long Georgia election security case, rules in favor of electronic voting systems

By Daniel Hyken, Midtown High School May 21, 2025

The US District Judge Amy Totenberg has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system, closing an eight-year-long lawsuit, which alleged the system was vulnerable. The case debated...

Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices

Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices

By Meghna Dixit and Stella Petzova May 19, 2025

When English teacher and green card holder Doug Leresche attended Queens College in New York in 2008, he and his Jewish classmate decided to live in tents on campus as a show of solidarity with refugees...

Inbox Interference: 900 Suspicious Emails, One Cancelled Conference

Inbox Interference: 900 Suspicious Emails, One Cancelled Conference

By Summer Hu and Ben Brown May 19, 2025

After six months of careful planning, student organizers from The Bishop’s School, Pacific Ridge School, La Jolla Country Day School, and Francis Parker School were gearing up for their fifth annual...

Despite growing up in Chicago, Illinois, Pope Leo XIV spent more than 20 years of his adult life in Peru and is a naturalized citizen of the country.

A New Era for 1.4 Billion Catholics: Lasallians Respond to Pope Leo XIV

By Rowan Bienapfl, Finn Christensen-McElroy, Kieran Crist-Kenworthy, Lou Rodriguez, and Grady Wilkinson May 19, 2025

On the morning of Thursday, May 8, many students across La Salle, in classes ranging from Honors Biology to U.S. History, were all watching the same thing. White smoke rising from the chimney of the...

A witness reported seeing a student with a gun on Pomona Avenue on March 28. The weapon turned out to be this plastic water gun.  Photo courtesy of Carter Salinas

Senior Assassin game triggers lockdown

By Kate Luengo, Fullerton Union High School May 14, 2025

The assassin checked his weapon and the time. If he met with his accomplice before first period then there might be time to make the kill and grab breakfast before second period. The assassin? FUHS...

Students were hypnotized during a presentation organized by psychology teacher Dave Dunaway.

The power of suggestion

By Olivia O’Malley, Maddy Behr, and Milana Varon May 14, 2025

Sophomore Nate Malock was on the auditorium stage last week, in front of dozens of friends and peers – and he could not remember his name. Malock was one of eight volunteers in a presentation by hypnotist...

Coding for the Common Good: Plot AI Wins Congressional App Challenge

Coding for the Common Good: Plot AI Wins Congressional App Challenge

By Naina Agrawal, Lambert High School May 14, 2025

For the past 10 years, members of the United States’ House of Representatives have hosted the Congressional App Challenge in their district, aiming to inspire students to pursue careers in computer...

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

The Sinking East Coast: Virginia Beach Students Are Facing a Growing Crisis

By Anuradha Basnet, Princess Anne High School May 14, 2025

What happens when the place you call home slowly disappears beneath the waters? For many students in Virginia Beach, this nightmare is becoming an increasingly concerning reality. While sea level rise...

November 2023: Newly arrived migrants camped outside of the 18th Police District, unprotected from Chicago's weather.

Immigration Crackdowns Stir Fear in Chicago Classrooms

By Rohin Shah, Latin School of Chicago May 9, 2025

Amid a wave of nationwide immigration crackdowns and growing political scrutiny of Chicago’s sanctuary city status, fear, anxiety, and frustration have intensified within classrooms and school communities....

Teachers gave out information cards to students explaining what to do if they encounter ICE agents.

President Trump’s Deportation Policies Strike Fear Among High School Students Across New York City

By Jordan Campbell and Dorothy Tinker May 9, 2025

While the country rapidly implements new immigration policies, Pace High School keeps its stance on being a safe space for all students, citizens and not. The United States is currently facing an uproar...

Californian graphics editor Gina Germano attended the State Finals with Cal's mock trial team. She drew a scene from a trial as part of the courtroom artist competition.

Acalanes student tries to frame mock trial team

By Mansi Swaminathan, California High School – CA May 7, 2025

In this year’s mock trial competition, Cal High’s prosecution team argued that the easiest way to win a competition is to eliminate the opponent. Cal’s mock trial team almost learned this the hard...

District budget cuts expected to have major effects

District budget cuts expected to have major effects

By Keerthi Eraniyan, California High School – CA May 7, 2025

Among student chatter and discussion, English teacher Kiara Smith’s classroom catches the eye. A vividly decorated door, colorful walls and student art projects reflect the vibrant energy and creativity...

COMMUNITY RESISTANCE: Every Tuesday evening, protesters gather outside the CDC to cheer on workers as they leave and speak up against the firings and budget cuts.

Federal officials slash CDC jobs, fire hundreds of Atlanta workers

By Sierra Pape and Connie Erdozain May 7, 2025

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Southerner. It was originally published on May 1, 2025.

Dominion Energy’s electrical substation in Brambleton is one of the many substations located in Loudoun County to power transmission lines. Residents feel threatened by the proximity of the proposed power lines. “Many students and I attend school for eight to ten hours, so it's scary that a big corporation will have the power to put dangerous power lines so close to our school,” Leana Paradkar said.

High Voltage, Higher Stakes: Residents Protest Dominion Energy’s Power Expansion

By Sanvi Challa, Kristian Bryant, and Lia Davis May 2, 2025

For the past two months, a charged debate has electrified the Loudoun Valley community in Ashburn. Local residents have organized protests and started initiatives to fight back against the threat of high...

By Birth or By Blood

By Birth or By Blood

By Ethan Chan, Palo Alto High School May 2, 2025

On his first day in office, Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed the executive order Protecting The Meaning and Value of American Citizenship, ending birthright citizenship for children of noncitizen...

LGBTQ books restricted at elementary schools

LGBTQ books restricted at elementary schools

By Madi Ruchie, Stillwater Area High School May 2, 2025

In early March, all Stillwater elementary schools received a book order containing 30 LGBTQ+ books, which were removed from shelves before most of them were even unboxed. A staff member flagged images...

A Theogony investigation found that ACPS spent $145,000 on a K-8 analysis but ultimately didn't choose any of the options from the analysis report — contradicting messaging in multiple public presentations.

Inside the Tumultuous Vote to Eliminate K-8 Schools

By James Libresco, Noah Sternberg, and Isabel Shultz May 2, 2025

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Theogony. It was originally published on April 25, 2025.

Joshua Friedlander pictured with his jams in Miles Farmers Market. Photo taken by Lisa Friedlander and provided by Joshua Friedlander.

SHS student expands his self-owned business “Jam by Josh”

By Elle Esser, Solon High School May 2, 2025

Joshua Friedlander started his own business, “Jam by Josh” selling jam in 2021. Since then, his business has grown rapidly, leading up to the present with him winning the thinkBIG! Veale Innovation...

Senate File 175 emphasizes the humanity of the unborn child constructing a focus on prenatal human development and pointing out that development starts after fertilization. 

The bill utilizes AI to showcase what development may look like in the early stages. The image on the right is what Canva Magic Media AI said an unborn baby looks like at 4 weeks. Graphic created by Lydia Gerety using Canva.

Iowa Legislature passes a bill to showcase students the ‘humanity’ of the unborn

By Lydia Gerety, Ankeny High School May 2, 2025

Origin of the bill AI has taken the education world by storm with what seems to be students' new favorite software, ChatGPT. Open AI seems to be taking a step further, and some organizations are looking...

The Trump Administration restricts AP News from the White House

Regulating reporting

By Gianna Liu, West High School April 30, 2025

“Moving forward, the White House Press Pool will be determined by the White House Press Team. Legacy outlets who have participated in the press pool for decades will still be allowed to join,” Karolina...

At 5:45 a.m. on April 19, a reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place at Old North Bridge in Concord. The reenactment was followed by a parade, where several dignitaries, including Gov. Maura Healey, gave speeches. "This is our generation's time, standing here in this place at this moment, we must commit ourselves to defending [freedom]," Healey said. "That's what I will do, and I encourage everyone who knows our history and values our freedom to do the same."

250th anniversary of Battles of Lexington and Concord celebrate freedom

By Reva Datar, Penelope Biddle, and Joey Fay April 30, 2025

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Wayland Student Press. It was originally published on April 24, 2025.

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