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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...

Lamar Young [right] stands with fellow counselors. Young served as a counselor for 15 years at Midtown, providing critical support for students and parents.

Treasured counselor Young passes, leaves enduring impact

By Sierra Pape, Midtown High School April 30, 2025

On April 1, Lamar Young, Midtown’s most veteran counselor, unexpectedly passed away, leaving an enduring legacy of endless dedication to student success. In a 30-year career in education, 15 years of...

Ohio Passes Anti-DEI Higher Education Law

Ohio Passes Anti-DEI Higher Education Law

By Mirica Woodley, Beachwood High School April 29, 2025

The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, otherwise known as Senate Bill 1, was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on March 28, affecting public colleges and universities in the state. According to...

As Earth Day arrives, communities across West Chicago are encouraged to stop, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world.

From greenhouses to green habits: West Chicago marks Earth Day with reflection and action

By Camila Terrazas, West Chicago Community High School April 29, 2025

Green grass, flowers blooming, and a focus on sustainability: spring is here, and the community of West Chicago is celebrating. Earth Day fell on April 22, and the city of West Chicago marked the occasion...

Leaving a legacy of inclusion and reform, Pope Francis dies at 88

Leaving a legacy of inclusion and reform, Pope Francis dies at 88

By Neena Atkins and Elaina Barreto April 29, 2025

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and the first Latin American pontiff, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. In an X statement, the Vatican confirmed that he passed away at 7:35 a.m. CEST at...

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Andra Penn has a collection of vintage items in her office given to her by students and staff over the years. Dr. Penny has held her position since the school’s opening in 1996.

Penny coining a lasting legacy

By Anvita Bondada, Coppell High School April 22, 2025

It is the last day of school, and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Andra Penny has a resolution: clean out her office. Filled to the brim with photos and gifts from students, her workspace...

A solitary sign held aloft with the Capitol rotunda in the background expresses the central theme of those who gathered to oppose Senate Bill 2 and the voucher system it will create.

Abbott and his allies finally earn voucher victory

By Lillian Gray, McCallum High School April 22, 2025

Early Thursday morning the Texas House approved SB2, a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program in Texas. Students who participate in the program may be able to receive over...

Transitioning out of Conifer High School (CHS), the Conifer Jefferson County Public Library will be giving CHS around 5,000 books for its own library. Karen McIntosh, the Digital Teacher Librarian at CHS, is working with school and JCPL staff members and communities to expand the collection for the upcoming school year. The school has and will accept donations of books that are suitable for high school audiences. “We've already accepted book donations from families. We also had other schools, Chatfield has donated books to our library,” McIntosh said. “I will gladly accept donations.”

Boutique of Books

By Kanin Cadam, Conifer High School April 22, 2025

After a $2.5 million Conifer Library budget increase in 2023, Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) has researched community needs and selected a location for a new free-standing location. The public...

Officer Will Stearns helped to free a skunk from a Chick-fil-A cup in the parking lot on April 2.

School Resource Officer Helps to Free a Troubled Skunk

By Navya Manchala, Wentzville Liberty High School April 17, 2025

While others might have 'nope-d' their way out of the situation, School Resource Officer Will Stearns demonstrated exceptional dexterity and a remarkable lack of concern for future social engagements....

Plans for school-wide testing were dropped last week after hundreds of students experienced problems logging on.

ACTing Up: Testing Mishap at LFHS

By Camille Brincat and Sydney Keck April 17, 2025

Whether they arrived nervous, tired, prepared, or even excited, the students who came to school last week to take their exams would soon share a common experience: They wouldn’t be taking the ACT. Proctors...

“Hands Off” protest shows unprecedented national organization against Trump administration, from Atlanta to New York City

“Hands Off” protest shows unprecedented national organization against Trump administration, from Atlanta to New York City

By Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons April 17, 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 April 8, 2025.

Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, speaks in the rotunda on April 16 in protest of vouchers. “Our public schools are the great equalizer that no matter what your zip code, every child should have a great public education so that they can compete in a global economy,” he said. “Nelson Mandela was right. Education is the most powerful weapon to use to change the world.”

House debate underway for voucher bill, public school funding

By Lillian Gray, McCallum High School April 17, 2025

The Texas House of Representatives is debating public education bills today. One of them is Senate Bill 2, the voucher bill, which would create a $1 billion private school voucher program, which would...

Money talks

Money talks

By Kristen Ye, West Shore Junior/Senior High School April 17, 2025

Starting with the Class of 2027, West Shore will require students to take a semester-long Personal Finance and Money Management course to graduate. The mandate comes as a part of Florida Senate Bill 1054,...

Rallying together alongside parents, students, and faculty members seeking change, Lynn Boswell and Arati Singh gather to share information on the harms of school vouchers and the importance of school funding. Both Boswell and Singh are members of the AISD Board of Trustees.

Schools brace for staffing shortages

By Katie Grumet, James Bowie High School April 17, 2025

Senior Nate Motes walks through the Bowie hallways. In the winter, he’s freezing, and in the summer, the hallways reach scalding hot temperatures because there is no AC or heat. Once he enters his class,...

Latin Advances DEI Efforts Amid a National Rollback

Latin Advances DEI Efforts Amid a National Rollback

By Edie Park, Latin School of Chicago April 17, 2025

Latin continues to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with both teacher and student-led programs amid a national wave of DEI setbacks in schools, nonprofit organizations, and companies. Microsoft...

Robotics coaches face criticism after team names 2025 robot after viral “Hawk Tuah” video that discusses oral sex

Robotics coaches face criticism after team names 2025 robot after viral “Hawk Tuah” video that discusses oral sex

By Yasmeen Ismail, Townsend Harris High School April 15, 2025

When the Townsend Harris robotics team entered the Hudson Valley Regional robotics competition at Rockland Community College on March 6, they entered with a robot named Hawk Tuah. The name, as well as...

The Department of Education's new portal for reporting DEI in public schools raises concerns for the future of education.

District 204 stands its ground as new DEI reporting portal unfolds

By Emily Peña and Isabelle Leofanti April 15, 2025

Under the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Education launched a new public reporting portal in March, allowing individuals to report alleged discrimination based on race or sex in publicly...

The program has facilitated nearly 200 hours of "tutoring" in the 2024-25 school year, but many of its tutors say that they haven't helped a single student—and that it's the program's fault, not theirs.

National Honor Society peer tutoring program fails to deliver actual tutoring

By Geo Elasmar, Brookline High School April 15, 2025

One-hundred seventy-eight hours. That’s how much time 18 Brookline students clocked in helping their classmates one-on-one through the National Honor Society’s peer tutoring program in the past five...

The Austin EMS, Fire Department, and Travis County Sheriff responded to calls of an explosion of a house on Double Spur Rd. Six people were injured and transported to the hospital for treatment.

House Explosion Creates Community Commotion

By Serena Liu and Vedanti Patil April 15, 2025

A loud boom in the Northwest Austin area occurred around 11:23 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, and was felt as far north as Georgetown. First responders rushed to the scene at 10400 Double Spur Loop following...

Michael Reeves, Ava Weaver, Erick Garcia, Faye Zayed, Charlotte Schwarte, Elizabeth Yowell and David Doerr represented New Voices Texas at the Capitol on March 17, lobbying with state legislative offices for passage of HB 4821.

Austin-area student journalists seek legislative support for student press freedom

By Beatrix Lozach, McCallum High School April 10, 2025

During spring break, New Voices activists Faye Zayed, Charlotte Schwarte, Erick Garcia, Ava Weaver and Elizabeth Yowell talked to legislative aides about supporting House Bill 4821, a bill that would establish...

Book it to the polls! Senior Joey Elasmar is running for the Brookline Library Board of Trustees, bringing a fresh perspective through his firsthand experience and care for the library.

Meet Joey Elasmar, the high school senior on May’s town election ballot

By Marco Neer, Brookline High School April 10, 2025

In just one minute, Joey Elasmar set a vision for the future of the Brookline Public Library. Taking the floor at State Rep. Tommy Vitolo’s Spring Social on March 23, he offered his solution to a tension...

‘We're Always on High Alert’

‘We’re Always on High Alert’

By Annie Harte and Melissa Cela-Guaman April 10, 2025

Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14159 on January 20, 2025 titled "Protecting The American People Against Invasion." This order significantly expands the role of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

On Feb. 27, the Trump Administration approved a federal funding freeze that may affect exchange students in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study, such as Duygu Celik. 

Photos courtesy of Duygu Celik

Federal funding freeze worries exchange students 8,000 miles from home

By Meghan Whitten, Lincoln High School – OR April 10, 2025

Exchange students Bagus Mahottama-Wijaya, Azra Tosun and Duygu Celik are worried. In February, the Trump Administration approved a federal funding freeze affecting student exchange programs. The decision...

Ohio 'Parents' Bill of Rights' Takes Effect Today

Ohio ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Takes Effect Today

By Lyndia Zheng, Beachwood High School April 10, 2025

Ohio’s House Bill 8, also known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” takes effect today and is already generating intense reactions from educators, students and advocacy groups across the state. The...

Senior Sophia Bergsli-Chavez receives a certificate of recognition from Mayor TJ Gilmore.

Wholeheartedly heroic

By Taylor Sumner, Lewisville High School April 10, 2025

She receives a call from her manager on her work radio.  “Hey, something’s going on.” She bolts from her lifeguard position to the basketball courts as she sees an older man lying down,...

Houston mayor John Whitmire is in the midst of his second year as mayor. He is working to improve the relationship between Kingwood and Houston with improved resources for natural disasters.

Mayor Whitmire prepares as Kingwood worries about upcoming hurricane season

By Sydney Ortiz, Kingwood Park High School April 10, 2025

HOUSTON - Mayor John Whitmire understands that Kingwood residents are frustrated and worried. Hurricane season begins on June 1, and many families in the “Livable Forest” are still recovering from...

The Trump administration's cuts could impact the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which supports special education services. The Public Schools of Brookline received over $2.3 million in IDEA funding in FY25.

Federal budget cuts raise questions for Brookline schools

By Mira Jogikalmath and Amedeo Bettauer April 8, 2025

On April 1, President Donald Trump and his administration terminated $106 million in K-12 education funding for Massachusetts, targeting statewide efforts to address pandemic-related learning loss around...

Standing behind the podium, Parks Administration Assistant Director Kurt Beilharz presents the Doe Branch Park Master Plan to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Doe Branch is currently in its design stage and is waiting to be approved by the town council. "First we want to identify a design consultant, and we usually hire architecture and engineering firms or landscape architecture firms," Beilharz said. "We get a firm on board, and then we look for public input. Once we have their input, then we put together what's called a concept plan."

Prosper opens new parks to accommodate growing population

By Trisha Panicker and Aarushi Rana April 8, 2025

It’s a bright, sunny day with just the right amount of breeze in the town of Prosper – the perfect day for Prosper resident Monica Zimmerman to relax in Frontier Park as her two children play in the...

On February 28, a student looking for a school assignment accidentally discovered a document that contained private district information.

Students obtain confidential district document, admin conducts investigation

By Henry Gardner, Burlingame High School – CA April 8, 2025

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Burlingame B. It was originally published on March 28, 2025.

Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level

Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level

By Evelyn Du and Joelle Huysmans April 4, 2025

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Burlingame B. It was originally published on March 31, 2025.

Coppell High School has seen a surge in student organizations, prompting adjustments in club management and sponsorship. As more students seek community and leadership opportunities, faculty and student leaders navigate the challenges of keeping engagement and resources. Animation by Sofia Exposito

Full flight forward: Student organizations rising up

By Nrithya Mahesh, Coppell High School April 4, 2025

As the bell rings at 4:15 p.m., the Coppell High School student body rushes past the exit doors to end their school day. Yet, every day many students remain behind, whether meeting to discuss the latest...

Photojournalism students build McLean’s 2025
yearbook. McLean High School was denied the First Amendment Press Freedom Award this year due to the county's new Guidance for Student Publications.

McLean loses First Amendment award

By Andrew Lohman and Paghunda Ali April 4, 2025

McLean High School failed to continue its seven-year streak of winning the First Amendment Press Freedom Award (FAPFA)—a national award given to outstanding student publications for their exercise of...

DEI: The United States Department of Education sent a memo to American colleges and universities threatening to cut their federal funding if they don't remove their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion programs under threat, community reacts

By Brennan Fritts, Mariam Darb, and Zelda Lerner April 4, 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 March 28, 2025.

Many students at the high school consume caffeine on a daily basis to help increase energy when dealing with busy schedules.

Spilling the beans: caffeine culture at the high school

By Leena Bhandari Cordoba and Ekaterina Borodina April 4, 2025

The series “We Create the Culture We Want,” named after the mantra, highlights aspects of culture at the high school that impact the community. This first installment explores high caffeine usage among...

The United States Department of Education (ED) examines colleges for antisemitic discrimination, displaying their efforts to ensure equal protection and address campus hate.

Cracking down on campus hate: universities under investigation for antisemitism

By Rachel Hong, Carlmont High School April 4, 2025

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has warned 60 colleges and universities that they could face penalties if they don’t follow Title VI of the Civil Rights Act...

Women in STEM

Women in STEM

By Anushka Goel, Walnut Hills High School April 2, 2025

Throughout history, women across the world fought for equal rights, whether it be for suffrage or equal pay. Their movements created significant change, and women have since gained representation in many...

District works to reduce deficit

District works to reduce deficit

By Brennan Fritts, Midtown High School April 2, 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 March 18, 2025.

Proudly posing with the 2024 novel "James," Aliso Niguel High School English teacher Kelsey Torres is the mastermind behind the book's approval within the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD). "A lot of books on the New York Times Best Seller list are fun to read, but they aren’t 'art' in the sense that a book like this is art," said Torres.

CUSD Board Member Says N-Word: Let’s Talk About Racism

By Domenica Peloso, San Juan Hills High School April 1, 2025

From “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,” almost all students within the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) are exposed to literary themes of racial...

Recent data indicates female students at ARHS report higher levels of absenteeism, substance use, and mental health struggles than their male peers. The school and administration has been seeking solutions to this.

Girl Problems

By Laney Halsey, Algonquin Regional High School April 1, 2025

Troubling Trends: Rising substance use and absenteeism among female students Amid a growing national conversation about adolescent well-being, new data from ARHS has revealed concerning trends: female...

The Trump Administration announced its control of the White House press pool on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Illustration | Zaid Naqvi

The future of press freedom

By Zaid Naqvi, Monta Vista High School March 27, 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25 that the Trump administration, specifically its White House press team, will control the media coverage of presidential affairs,...

Lewisville resident Angela Lewallen visits with Coppell High School history teacher Joshua Chanin on Feb. 15 at Flower Mound Senior Center during the third annual Tri-City Neighborhood Summit. Chanin is running for Place 4 on the Lewisville City Council to make a bigger impact in his community. Photo by Neha Nathwani

Chanin applies classroom teachings to real-life endeavors

By Akshaya Ashokanand, Coppell High School March 27, 2025

Coppell High School history teacher Joshua Chanin is always up for a challenge, and is taking on the challenge of running for office this spring. On May 3, Chanin will be on the ballot for Lewisville...

From Venice to New York, Baruch Goes Global in Model UN

From Venice to New York, Baruch Goes Global in Model UN

By Nashita Moula, Baruch College Campus High School March 27, 2025

Every year, world leaders gather at the heart of New York City—Midtown Manhattan. They discuss the world’s most pressing issues such as climate change, housing, human rights and keeping international...

Created by Chloe Macke using Canva.

Reading Rights: The impact of recently proposed bills on libraries

By Olivia Luna and Chloe Macke March 25, 2025

Many controversial, classic books are being challenged for bans in our school and public libraries; such as 1984, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Color Purple, but there are many more that may take you...

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