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WEBSep 24, 2024 — The current generation of the legislature is failing the youth of California, Arizona, and all of the United States. I am calling on our lawmakers to show foresight and create a great society that their children and grandchildren can enjoy in …
HerStory: An initiative aimed at empowering young girls
WEB12 hours ago — The core component of this initiative is an interactive workbook called “Creating HerStory,” which introduces girls to different career paths by sharing stories about successful women who have worked in those fields. Facts alone won’t cut it; this resource was designed to spark curiosity while also promoting critical thinking.
Column: A shot childhood: A memoir from a student in Ukraine
WEB13 hours ago — Editor’s Note: This article is a part of the Holos Project, a four-way partnership (ENGin, The Los Angeles Times Insider, Published Points of View, The Outspoken) established to empower the voices of Ukrainian students across the world through one-on-one journalism mentorship.This article was written by Anna Mmak from Ukraine with the mentorship of Joonha Lee from the United States.
Column: Know your rights—the initiative process | HS Insider
WEB2 days ago — According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the initiative process is a process that enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot. This process began in 1898 in South Dakota, with 25 other …
High School Insider year in review: Reflecting on students’ stories …
WEBDecember 21, 2022. In 2022, High School Insiders from across the country and throughout the world told important stories about their schools, communities and the issues that matter most to them. Team HS Insider has gathered a collection of these stories to reflect on and celebrate the end of the year. Feature enterprise stories by HSI summer ...
2020’s top 20 stories: Looking back at a year unlike any other
WEBDec 23, 2020 — In 2020, students wrote about their experiences with online learning, the pandemic, mental health, the presidential election and one of the largest racial justice movements in history. HS Insider staff is spotlighting 20 of the most important stories students covered throughout the year. Messages to the next president During the 2020 presidential election, High…
High School Insider Year in Review: 2023 student stories
WEBDec 22, 2023 — Visit the post for more. Campus news. Six DPMHS water fountains shut off due to high lead levels by Delilah Brumer and Alan Ruiz “Daniel Pearl Magnet High School sent out a letter letting students and parents know of the high lead levels in the water fountains on March 7, despite the school shutting them down more than a month ago.”
Column: War for the right to education: Studying during active air ...
WEB2 days ago — Editor’s note: This article is a part of the Holos Project, a four-way partnership (ENGin, The Los Angeles Times Insider, Published Points of View, The Outspoken) established to empower the voices of Ukrainian students across the world through one-on-one journalism mentorship.This article was written by Iryna from Ukraine with the mentorship of Allison from the United States.
LAUSD test scores are rising. But teachers say the focus on testing ...
WEBAug 2, 2024 — When Superintendent Alberto Carvalho took the lead at LAUSD in 2022, he pledged to accelerate the district’s recovery, relying on test scores as a way to measure those improvements. Now, test scores have gone up. But not everyone is convinced that the change tells the full story. Teachers and students say that the focus on testing has ...
2021’s top stories: Reflecting on another year full of COVID
WEBDecember 30, 2021. In 2021, Insiders from across the country and throughout the world told important stories about their schools, communities and the issues that matter most to them. Team HS Insider has gathered a collection of these stories to …