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The controversial new fence and gates surrounding Cordova High.

District installs fence, gates around Cordova High. They’re not very popular

Kay Stout, Cordova High School October 18, 2024

“I do not enjoy it,” “I don't like” and “There are better options” can be heard throughout Cordova High School as black steel gates are a new addition to campus this year intending to keep...

Veep candidate brings period products in schools issue to presidential campaign

Veep candidate brings period products in schools issue to presidential campaign

Kay Stout, Cordova High School September 3, 2024

Tim Walz, the newly selected vice president candidate for the Democrats, signed a law in 2023 as Minnesota governor that required menstrual products to be available in the state’s schools.  The law...

A symbolic representation of the diversity at Cordova High School

Diverse clubs recognize cultures, religions, ethnicities and races enrolled at Cordova High

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School June 25, 2024

Partly as a way to acknowledge the significance of recognizing different cultures, religions, ethnicities and races, Cordova High School offers more than five clubs dedicated to promoting the diversity...

If American education is so great why do we lag behind many other nations? No Child Left Behind

If American education is so great why do we lag behind many other nations? No Child Left Behind

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School June 25, 2024

The United States is known for offering perhaps the finest higher education in the world.  The same can’t be said, however, for American K-12 education.   According to the National Assessment...

FCUSD attempt at recovering district’s performance in education see major gains

FCUSD attempt at recovering district’s performance in education see major gains

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School June 25, 2024

America saw a nosedive in its education performance during the Covid pandemic in schools across the country – including in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, which has used additional government...

FROM VIETNAM TO GAZA

FROM VIETNAM TO GAZA

Kay Stout, Cordova High School May 20, 2024

Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.  The protests against Israel’s war in Gaza are merely the latest in a tradition of student-led, left-leaning activism dating back at least...

Keeping restrooms stocked with necessary period products has proved to be a challenge at Cordova High School.

Despite new state law, filling period product needs of one high school is still a struggle

Kay Stout, Cordova High School March 18, 2024

Cordova High School continues to struggle complying with a 2021 state law that requires public schools to maintain an adequate supply of free menstrual products in restrooms at all times. The problems...

Cordova High has increased the number of rest rooms for the campus.

New restrooms at Cordova High cuts traveling time to facilities

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School March 5, 2024

With additional portable classrooms increasing faculty concerns about bathroom access, Cordova High School has started construction of new restrooms on campus.  Construction of the new bathrooms started...

The Center of Wellness, a program operated by the Sacramento County Office of Education, is located at Ethel Baker Elementary.

SCOE’s Center of Wellness: Nurturing minds, transforming lives

Kay Stout, Cordova High School February 3, 2024

In the heart of our bustling school community lies a hidden gem dedicated to a cause that touches us all – the mental well-being of students. Meet the Center of Wellness, a program operated by the Sacramento...

Technology now permeates student lives.

Digital Dystopia 

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School January 29, 2024

As technology constantly changes, so does its relationship with students. The question is whether those changes are more help or hindrance, at Cordova High and beyond. According to an article in the...

Required textbook for first-year full IB diploma students.

Surviving IB gauntlet, overwhelmed students juggle academic rigor, stress, time crunch in pursuit of diploma

Kay Stout, Cordova High School January 4, 2024

Students at Cordova High School claim that the International Baccalaureate curriculum significantly increases their stress levels, although it offers academic rewards upon completion. Academic pressure...

A national teacher shortage affects Sacramento high school

A national teacher shortage affects Sacramento high school

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School January 4, 2024

The national  teacher shortage continues to be a huge issue across the country – and Cordova High School is no exception. According to USA TODAY, 9 in 10 American high schools have expressed concern...

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