‘Tis the season to be jolly and there is no shortage of ways to spread holiday cheer in the nation's capital. From donating coats, to wrapping gifts, to planning caroling at elderly homes, DC has a wide...
After Donald Trump’s decisive victory in this month’s presidential election, many JR students and staff grappled with feelings of disappointment, despair, and anxiety for the future, while a few celebrated...
As you’ve probably heard in every class, DCPS has changed their policy regarding late work and grading. But what does this mean for us as students? Although some changes are necessary, such as strict...
Whether they’re enchanted forest or night in Paris themed, prom dresses are always judged by those who are not invited (us). We are here to give you our two cents on the dos and don’ts of prom...
At Jackson-Reed, most students understand that dress codes are unconventional. Students have the opportunity to arrive at school in any clothing of their choice, allowing them to display their unique personalities...
DCPS’s late work and retake grading policies have shifted in recent years, creating discrepancies among individual teachers’ grading systems. These inconsistencies are especially obvious at the end...
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