Superintendent Brown: “I feel like we’re at full strength, for the first time in a long time."
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ICSD Adopts New Science Standards Early
Not all districts have adopted the NGSS as it is still pending for approval by New York State. ICSD has not officially put NGSS into effect, but teachers are making swift moves to begin its implementation.
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.
An Update on Gorge Swimming
On July 27 at Second Dam, Eric Richardson, 24, tragically drowned and died. This was not the first death that has occurred in one of the gorges.
IHS Students Debate and Exchange Culture at Cornell
Students from the IHS Debate Team attended Cornell’s international debate camp last summer.
Ask the Admin: Luvelle Brown
Q: What will the technology initiative look like in 5 years? A: My vision in 5 years is that we won’t be having this conversation about technology.
No Homework is a No-Go
Three years ago, President Hollande of France proposed abolishing homework nationwide. His views on education are as blurry as his glasses.
The Coming of the Chromebooks
ICSD is under a false impression that it is doing a fantastic job using technology in classrooms.
Presidential Candidates: The 2016 Elections Donald Trump, No Caption Needed
I’m not sure how exactly to begin writing about Donald Trump. I’d be hard-pressed to find a person without an opinion on him already, and…
Femininity, Feminism, and Caitlyn Jenner
When Bruce Jenner came out as a woman this April in an interview with Diane Sawyer, I wasn’t at all surprised to see a huge…
Grüß aus Deutschland: German Exchange Trip Review
On July 6, I boarded the sports bus with 23 students and three teachers, suitcases in hand. We were bound for an exchange trip that promised to change our lives, a promise that certainly was fulfilled.
From both coasts of the United States to different countries, people have gone far to visit these locations in their prime—and are ready to talk about them.
Teaching in China
This past summer, I went to China primarily for my annual visit to my extended family. Then I was faced with an unexpected obligation: Nie…
Tattler Readership Analysis
When those fresh copies mysteriously materialize in front of classroom doors in neat stacks once a month, it’s common to see students engrossed in the…
Jurassic World Review
I may not be the biggest Jurassic Park fan, but having read the books and watched the first few movies, I was excited to hear…
Grassroots 2015
Summer rolled in, blessed us like a long-awaited family reunion with temperatures above 60 degrees, cursed us with tan lines and humidified hair big enough…
GI Joe Rides Again
Spoiler alert.
Back to School Playlist
“A Thousand Miles”: Vanessa Carlton Back to school, “faces past … and I miss you”. This song perfectly sums up that back-to-school excitement of seeing…
Athletes and Questionable Tweets
Social media is an important part of a teenager’s life. During the fall sports season, athletes have various thoughts to share on some sort of…
Should Student-Athletes be Exempt From Gym When In Season?
For 40 minutes every other day, most students are required to take gym class, intended to interest students in physical activity and keep them healthy.…
Boys’ Soccer Preview
Last year, IHS Boys’ Soccer ended the season with an overall record of 14–4, culminating in a loss to Fairport in the state semifinals. With…
Tips for Athletes: Good Grades and a Good Season
As fall sports begin and the new school year starts up, so does the stress of balancing good performance in school and on the field.…
Five Free Apps for Fun Five-Minute Study Breaks on your Phone
Smash Hit The concept is simple: don’t crash. In this addictive game, you throw glass orbs at barriers and crystals to try to survive as…
Students’ Advice for the Administration
“More open to taking student suggestions and turning them into action.”
ICSD to Eliminate
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Community Responds
Cass left Oswego High School in 2012 to work at IHS. “After he left, everything just seemed to stop,” said a former student of Cass in Oswego.
What’s Up With This Weather?
I recently approached Environmental Science teacher Mark Nelson to try to find answers to the “crazy weather” everyone has been talking about.
Students Lose Internet on Personal Devices, Temporarily
Without any warning, the school Wi-Fi became inaccessible on students’ phones and laptops.