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How ICSD Can Better Attract, Retain, and Support Teachers of Color

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2025 |

In the United States, people of color are significantly underrepresented in teaching. With the federal government’s recent threats to public school funding and diversity, equity,...

IHS Must Address AI Usage in Classrooms

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 2025 |

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is broadly defined as a set of technologies that allow computers to perform advanced functions such as mimicking conversation and ‘learning.’ AI...

Changing Times Change Grading Scales

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2025 |

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Over the last several years, ICSD has phased in a “standards-based grading” system at the middle schools. The system’s self-proclaimed goal is to create a...

A Call for Strengthening Grammar in Our Classrooms

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2025 |

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Grammar is not the sexiest thing to teach,” said English teacher Kirsten Pike when discussing students’ grammar and writing literacy performance over the past few...

ICSD Must Prioritize the Special Education Department

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2024 |

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In the 2012 ICSD Continuous Improvement Plan for Special Education, one of two major goals outlined by the district was “students identified as Students with...

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