Editorials

Ithaca’s Afterschool System is Failing Elementary School Families

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2026 |

The ICSD elementary school day ends at 2:00 PM, nearly an hour earlier than surrounding districts’ dismissal times. For many ICSD families, this extremely early...

Strengthening Suicide Prevention Resources in ICSD Middle Schools

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2025 |

Opinion

Trigger Warning: The following content discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline...

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

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2025 |

Features

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 |

Features

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 |

Features

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...