Hung up in C113, the flag of Taiwan displays a blue square and white disk sun amongst a field of red, cutting through the sea of Chinese characters, flags and artwork. Unlike the other decor, it serves...

On her first day of seventh-grade summer school in Germany, freshman Alina Fleischmann introduced herself to her teachers and received the expected reactions from all but one: her health teacher. It wasn’t...

Dana Perkins started teaching AP English Language at Menlo in January as a leave replacement teacher for Oscar King IV. Perkins described the challenges of quickly adapting to a new environment. “It...

In recent years, technology has become an increasingly popular resource in multiple levels of education across school districts. Using technology for educational purposes can increase access to educational...

Marin County supports high biological diversity due to its Mediterranean-type climate, which is characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Several species of mushroom inhabit the county,...

Whether it’s dissecting a cow heart, sequencing DNA from the Biotechnology Research classroom, culturing mammalian cells in the cell culture facility or harvesting glowing proteins, wet labs are a crucial...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Roar. It was originally published on March 6, 2024.

Algebra 2 and AB Calculus teacher Julie Burnside was used to interruptions during class. Monday, March 4 was no different. But this time, there wasn’t just one student with a question. There was...

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 12, 2024.

In April 2014, the New York Daily News reported that parents at Townsend Harris High School were angry. The New York City Department of Education was pushing THHS to expand access to special education...

A quiet rhythmic beat accompanies every breath, step and sound a person makes, with each da-dum representing blood pumping through the veins. For Emily Nelson, the thumping in her chest not only signifies...

There are an approximate 200 billion stars in the universe. Each star is unique, in a different shape, galaxy, and containing a different intricate pattern. Astronomy seeks to look deeper into the cosmos...

It’s not every day students walk into school to see a lively celebration unfolding, but that is exactly what happened Thursday morning when the students and staff came together to celebrate the retirement...

Within one of the classrooms of Granite Bay High School, a veteran teacher prepares for another semester of teaching, hopeful to close out his final year before he retires. Within his class, the walls...

World history student teacher Christian James Quion, who also goes by CJ, has a well-nurtured comical sense. From witticism on Gen Z slang to chucklesome play-on-words about singing swords, Quion’s humor...

Since its inception in 2000, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) has made significant strides in enhancing internet safety. CIPA is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding minors,...

Christi Campbell, Lightridge’s Director of School Counseling, was at a Virginia Tech open house. The room was full of tables containing information for over 60 different majors. She noticed one of the...

Many people know Mrs. Metz as the face of the Math Resource Center. She is cheerful, uplifting, and always ready and willing to help. However, what some may not know is that Mrs. Metz is a 10-year cancer...

Teary eyes and smiles filled the room in celebration of postgraduate Alec Kuperstein’s graduation from the Community Access Program (CAP) on April 5. Kuperstein’s educational career in the Northborough-Southborough...

The majority of teens agree that period products should be free, just like toilet paper, according to PERIOD, a global non-profit working to eradicate period poverty.  A grant available in Missouri...

When senior Kathleen Sweeney was first sworn in to become the new student representative on the Fullerton Joint Union High School District [FJUHSD] board of trustees Dec. 12, she had just finished her...

Sean Perl was at baseball practice when he paused to pick up the phone for an interview about the Israel–Hamas War. And while Boushra E. – she did not want to share her last name – was in Australia...

Sophomore Emerson Cohen receives an email that reads, "This is a friendly reminder that your 15 minute Boomalang conversation with [Boomalang speaker's name] is in 15 minutes." She hurries around her house...

Emma cannot draw her eyes away from her phone. With her AirPods in, effectively drowning out all “unnecessary” noise, she can only hear the faintest murmur of her teacher in the background. Her phone...

With over 2.8 million people in the military — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Space Force — only 27.4% are women. Among Naval aviators, 11.3% are women, and just 1.3% of Navy...

When looking at per capita income, Wayland is the 14th wealthiest town in Massachusetts. However, the wealth of the majority of the community does not invalidate the push for affordable housing in Wayland. According...

When Jose Alarcon visits Sunny Hills classrooms and offices, he usually comes in dress shoes, jeans and a T-shirt. Accompanied by head custodian Andres Alvardo, the nearly six-foot-tall official may...

For those of us in a tucked-in oxford shirt, grey shorts and — can’t forget — a belt, many are fortunate enough to look forward to a set of wheels after finally passing that driver’s test. But...

High school has always been a struggle for many people, especially for those whose biggest issue is adapting to English. Spanish teacher Alma Macias is a former Alisal student who decided to come back...

As March unfolds, it comes with an imperative narrative – one of advocacy, resilience and unwavering determination. March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a dedicated time to shedding light...

In the midst of the whirlwind that was the 2009 gubernatorial election in New Jersey, Kimberly Guadagno received a life-altering phone call from none other than former Governor Chris Christie. She could...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site.This story was originally published on The Epic on March 11, 2024. 

The clock strikes 8:40 a.m. Lines of Coppell High School students stream down the sidewalk as they complete their walk to school. Bikes are fastened to the racks near buses unloading hundreds of students....

Over the past few years, the U.S. has seen a significant increase in the number of teenagers gambling and participating in sports betting. According to a study done by Rutgers University, gambling in young...

Bruce Glover isn’t your typical high school basketball coach. He worked with LeBron James. He coached Kevin Durant. He was invited to a Jordan Brand Classic. But like everyone else, he had to start...

Four years of classes. That’s it. These four years of classes determine how someone is thought of, how much demand there is for their services and how much money a person can make. College...

As students sit and stare out the window wishing for a snow day, one student calculates the probability with extensive research background and a passion for meteorology. Lucas Timpone, a senior at RHS,...

With the continued integration of technology into everyday life, social media platforms have become increasingly prevalent in raising awareness about societal issues. According to a 2023 study done by...

Twice a week, roughly 40 individuals in the Kansas City area attend a sobriety support group run through the FullCircle program, and 30 of them are still in high school. FullCircle is a youth-based nonprofit...

A few minutes before the nearby Fullerton earthquake on Dec. 4, 2023, sophomore Rhea Ji was sitting at her desk, solving problems on a printed worksheet for her Chemistry Lab event at an upcoming Science...

“Think about stargazing on a clear night. The brightest and shiniest star you’ll see is the North Star, the one meant to guide us to our destination. My name is Yashitha Chunduru and I want to be your...

Adolescence is a period in time where kids struggle to come to terms with themselves and the world. Questions of fitting in, colleges, and the future fill their minds, but unfortunately for some, the answer...

On a Monday morning, the sound of students chattering fills Town Center Elementary School third grade teacher Erin Naughton’s classroom. As the door creaks open, heads turn and Coppell High School...