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Jackson-Reed introduces cybersecurity pathway

Naomi Rea, Contributor • October 5, 2022

Jackson-Reed High School is selected as one in nine schools across the country to host JROTC Cyber Security courses. Jackson-Reed High School was selected to host the new JROTC Cyber Security Course....

Removal of pass/fail grade option responsible for drop in average GPA

Naomi Rea, Contributor • June 24, 2022

Since the return to in-person school, Jackson-Reed students have seen a drop in GPA. The average has gone from 3.3 in the 2019-20 school year to 3.15 in the 2021-22 school year. Many students and...

Students and teachers reflect on the 2020 election in real time

Myles Bell, Aaron Besser, Michele Bollinger, Patricia Braaten, Natasha Everett, Kimberly Martin, Naomi Rea, and Charlie Reeves • November 6, 2020

Since pre-election season in 2015, The Beacon published more than 80 articles written by students who have critiqued, bashed, questioned, analyzed, and debated the policies of the most controversial president...