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Editorials

Strengthening Suicide Prevention Resources in ICSD Middle Schools

By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2025 |

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 |

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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...

Question: What is your favorite thing about Ithaca?

“The environment.” – Kalena Yearwood ’19 (Pictured above)