Editorials and Opinions
On May 6, the South Senate passed the Teachers Feedback/ Evaluation Initiative of 2010, a bill instituting evaluations for teachers filled out by students.
We all know that South students crave the pre-homeroom pick-me-up of a tall, iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts.
Excited to enjoy the spring weather, I decide to walk to school. On my way, I think about all of the homework I didn’t do the night before. As I contrive my game plan to get around the assignments, a cop car pulls over, thwarting my trip to school.“Excuse me, miss, can I see your documents?”
There’s a slight familiarity to it all: the smell of freshly sharpened number two pencils, the clamor of students frantically cramming every last bit of information into their minds, and the anticipation in the air of the horrifying task before us.
Last week, a joint proposal was presented to the Interim Superintendent by the principals of Newton South and Newton north about the use of security cameras in both schools. These cameras, to be installed next summer if it is approved, will be used to protect student’s safely and the security of the school.
Opposing Viewpoints: Winning money for prom was an effort to make it unforgettable
By Liza Barnes | Published: April 2010
The online competition was a fair competition that we entered and won. I like to think of it like the lottery: everyone, from the rich to the needy, plays the lottery. But who is to say that the affluent population has no right to play the lottery?
The recent assembly on race, during which a movie featuring METCO counselor Katani Sumner’s daughter was shown to all South students, has sparked heated discussions among students both throughout the school day in the classroom setting, as well as outside of it.
Opposing Viewpoints: Winning money for prom was a selfish indulgence
By Leigh Alon | Published: April 2010
Every senior looks forward to his or her senior prom. Sure, some people may belittle it or put it down as just another contrived school event, but there’s no denying that prom is a fundamental part of senior year and high school.
Last Wednesday, I arrived at school after first block (I have first block free on Wednesdays—“what’s really good”) and drove (I drive—“what’s really good”) past the senior and teacher parking lots, gazing hopelessly at all of the empty spaces residing in such close proximity to the school.
Uniform standards detrimental to public schools in Massachusetts
By Alexandra Fen | Published: April 2010
The Obama Administration’s proposed national academic standards have met considerable debate in several states. Massachusetts has decided to stay firm on the state’s own education quality and not adopt these standards unless they measure up to those established in the state.