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...
ICSD’s Quick Cuts: Substitutes Dismissed
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2024 |
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Per-diem substitute: According to the 2024-2025 job posting for per-diem substitute teachers, those in this role “lead instruction in assigned classrooms in the absence of...

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Roots

By JOYCE SPEARS on January 2025

Sturdy, Like the base of a tree Grounded, Growing intricate leaves Each blemish, each vein An original stain Each branch reaching out Towards the sky…

Unlovable

By JOYCE SPEARS on December 2024

The idea of someone Who loves that i’m someone Is a concept I can’t seem to grasp An attraction to me? Or what I seem…

Rule #1

By JOYCE SPEARS on October 2024

The conservation of energy Is a peaceful state of mind I preserve my epitome Keep it in my line of sight My Motto is my…