District’s hiring process flawed, needs accountability, transparency
In the wake of former Howard Middle School principal Janet McDowell’s departure and the recommendation of Kari Schrock for principal of the new Midtown Cluster elementary school, issues surrounding the...
View ArticleTest-optional policy detrimental to students, colleges must reconsider
As the Class of 2023 works on college applications and the Class of 2024 prepares to take college-entry exams, including the SAT and ACT, the term “test-optional,” which refers to schools allowing...
View ArticleProposed 7 p.m. curfew encourages misconduct, not good behavior
Following a shooting at Atlantic Station that killed a 12-year-old and 15-year-old the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Atlanta City Councilwoman Keisha Waites claims that stricter curfew guidelines for...
View ArticleNationwide popular vote more accurately displays US democracy
The Electoral College is outdated. In the past 200 years, 700 proposals have been introduced to amend or eliminate the system completely. Presidents, representatives and senators alike have cast doubt...
View ArticleMilestones testing redundant, unnecessary
Every year, students must complete a Georgia milestone assessment for some core classes. Students are tested on the subjects, English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. These tests...
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Florida ban of AP classes censors valuable race, gender teachings
Last year in Georgia public schools, critical race theory — the discussion of race and racism in society — was heavily restricted by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Similarly, at the same time in Florida,...
View ArticleCharter school funding misused, harms public schools
Racial diversity is always a hot topic; it seems every other week, new measures are being implemented in universities, workplaces and neighborhoods to ensure a racially-diverse environment. Despite...
View ArticleHouse speakership divide reflects damaging effects of polarization
After almost three weeks of a stalled House of Representatives, Mike Johnson was elected as the new speaker of the House. Johnson follows previous speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) who had been the leader...
View ArticleTrump should not be allowed to claim immunity
On Feb. 28, The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether or not former President Donald Trump could claim immunity from his alleged election interference, a federal criminal prosecution. As the 2024...
View ArticleAnnounced device policy has potential to restrict, censor journalism program
Midtown announced in an email on May 21 that during the 2024-2025 school year, all personal electronic devices (PEDs) will be banned on Midtown campus. While this policy is focused on phones, the ban...
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