During the current school year, students will continue to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or the STAAR test despite the months of school’s missed. By not taking the STAAR test it allows students to focus on their personal lives and other problems they are facing during this year without adding the pressure of preparing for the test. One of the main … Continue reading Students Need a Break from Standardized Testing

In the times of the COVID-19 Pandemic, schools need to ensure the safety of both students and the community. While, for the most part, this has been successful, there is one detail that needs to be addressed: sheer ignorance by the masses. First, I will state my concerns and their implications. Then, I will give my proposal to (hopefully) solve this situation at DSHS. Now, … Continue reading Sheer Ignorance: The Dangers of Lax Safety Rules, A Proposal to Fix Them

Austin, Texas. The place is known for watching bats under the Congress Bridge, listening to live music, and visiting the well-known swimming holes unique to the area. Although credited for its weirdness, Austin cannot explain these four locations which define the meaning of the word in imperceptible ways.  By far the most peculiar place on this list, the Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata, still … Continue reading Eccentric Locales of ATX

It is no secret that sports-related injuries are a common occurrence at the high school level. It happens to most athletes at least once in their athletic careers and has been debated at our school who is to be held accountable for these injuries.  The coaches at DSISD take diligent measures to prevent injuries from occurring in their athletes. Coaches at our school make sure … Continue reading Injury Impact: Greater Effort Needs to Be Made to Prevent Damage in Athletics

Macey Abrahamson learned unexpectedly what she was capable of of in the face of a pandemic while sustaining her education. The regular morning to afternoon day at her school ended unprecedently as for everyone else at the end of the school year of 2019-2020, but as for the amounts of materials to be taught, were not forgotten. By the decision-makers of the school, the learning … Continue reading The Benefits of Canvas

As society is relying more on technology, many people are not using pen and paper to retain information. In classrooms across the country handwriting is not used to take notes. Handwriting should be used in schools because it improves student success. Continue reading OPINION: Notes by Hand Improve Learning