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The positive effect of music programs on students in school

The positive effect of music programs on students in school

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School November 27, 2023

Although music classes are often thought to be something students just take for fun, instructors say they’re more than that, and can strengthen young people’s emotional-well being and improve their...

Eric Ly, Inderkum’s only ELD Teacher for 154 students from Latino, Arab, Afgani, Pakistani, Punjabi, Ukrainian, and more backgrounds

ACCLIMATION AFTER MIGRATION

Benjamin Lopez, Inderkum High School October 26, 2023

  Shortly after the bell rings announcing the next class period, myriad faces pile into Eric Ly’s room, plastered with maps of the United States and posters of English word examples. The discussions...

ANGELMAN SYNDROME

ANGELMAN SYNDROME

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School October 16, 2023

Information and research about rare conditions is often limited – and this makes it more difficult not only for researchers, but for schools to translate findings into effective policy to support individuals...

An artistic display honoring the 10 Bahá’í women who were murdered. The noose with hands delicately grasping it refers to Mona Mahmudnizhads vow to kiss the rope that would hang her.

Persecution and murder of 10 Bahá’í women in Iran sparks OurStoryIsOne campaign 40 years later

Olivia Gibson, Pleasant Grove High School October 15, 2023

The Iranian government hanged 10 Bahá’í women on June 18, 1983 after months of imprisonment for refusing to renounce their faith. Forty years later, the #OurStoryIsOne international campaign, which...

Artificial intelligence challenges students to produce genuine, authentic work.

Educators struggle with threat of AI generated material by tech savvy students

Savannah Haile, Pleasant Grove High School October 12, 2023

High school teachers all over the country are searching for ways to combat the growing problem of student misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). Pleasant Grove High School has taken actions, but there...

Exercise is a key health factor.

Health is an important issue; neglect can be costly

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School October 12, 2023

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the US has seen the life expectancy of an average American decrease, health risks increase, and personal health neglected. “It would be nice if there was some education...

ChatGBT is more than a students dream and a teachers nightmare

ChatGBT is more than a student’s dream and a teacher’s nightmare

Hanna Yu, West Campus High School September 14, 2023

It's a student’s dream tool but a teacher’s worst nightmare: ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence that has caused ripples throughout the education world. ChatGPT stands for Chat Generative Pre-trained...

Artificial Intelligence is an educational tool, no matter the subject targeted

Artificial Intelligence is an educational tool, no matter the subject targeted

Kay Stout, Cordova High School September 14, 2023

As the national debate grows over how to best use and regulate artificial intelligence, faculty and students at Cordova High School are discussing its potential effects on teaching and learning. “It's...

Is stem cell use ethical in the potential treatment of diseases?

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School September 12, 2023

Stem cells present a unique opportunity to potentially treat disorders yet have potential ethical implications –  and experts have something to say to clear the fog surrounding this issue. A stem...

Counselor overload pushes students to devise their own job opportunities

Counselor overload pushes students to devise their own job opportunities

Lillian Thornton, Umoja International Academy September 12, 2023

Counselors at Umoja International Academy, formerly Kit Carson International Academy, say they have a full plate of tasks to do. One result of their high load is many students say they’re looking on...


After school SAYS Writing Class session at Luther Burbank High School

SAYS provides opportunities for Sacramento youth to express themselves

Benjamin Lopez, Inderkum High School September 8, 2023

Whether it’s writing, rhyming or shining with custom shirts, any class or event involved with Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS) makes a lasting impact on student and staff participants.  The local...

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Cultural diversity a feature at Cordova High School

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School May 31, 2023

Cordova High School embraces the wealth of diversity and multiple perspectives in its student body, and administrators and teachers find ways both inside and outside the classroom to stress the importance...

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