There was no excuse for ICSD waiting six months to notify parents about high levels of lead, nor to let 11 years pass before the lead issue in district schools became public.
Posts published in “Byline: THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD”
Editorial: What the Ithaca Plan Means for Us
The conversations around shifting our attitudes and policies regarding drug use happening in the city must also be had in ICSD.
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL ≤ 15 days of winter Tuori’s chicks Buying Tuori’s chicks for $5 Coming home to chicken wings You middling kids Your English teacher, when shaven…
Editorial: Nuisances Aplenty
Course scheduling errors, broken classroom clocks, bathroom hygiene, blocked educational websites, the palpable frustration over low teachers’ salaries—these are some oh so familiar aspects of…
Editorial: Improving Student Internet Access Requires Better Policy and Discussion
IHS student: “Trying to do research for debate is a pain. With so many useful websites blocked, it feels impossible to do thorough research on my Chromebook, or even when I’m logged into my district account at home.”
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Badminton birdies Fowl play The Wiz (Live) Excess gravy College notifications Waiting until May 2017 for the next Star Wars Double standards Foul play Breaking…
Editorial: Should the School Deal with Student Mental Illness and Substance Abuse?
Should the IHS administration take a more assertive role in dealing with mental illness and substance abuse for the entire student body?
Editorial: Shedding Light on Flipped Classrooms
There is potential in the flipped classroom for enhanced, personalized, and efficient learning—but not without acknowledging the inherent and practical flaws in the approach.
Editorial: There’s No Rush
Reactions have exploded over whether technology in classrooms is enhancing or hindering education. But EdTech seems like it’s here to stay.
While the heat is certainly apparent in various locations of the school, perhaps the most-affected areas lie in the upper floors of G- and H-buildings. The heat there is appalling.