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Is College Worth It?

Is College Worth It?

Rising tuition and student debt leaves students questioning
Julie Gremovil | May 1, 2024

College has long been seen as a necessity for achieving success in life. However, with the rising costs of tuition and the increasing stress of student loan debt, many are beginning to question whether...

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Teacher Shortages: Will this problem only get worse?

Teacher Shortages: Will this problem only get worse?

Hermylie Celencieux | Apr 30, 2024

For the past couple of years "Hiring Teachers" signs have been posted everywhere- in the streets, on billboards, at grocery stores, the list goes on and on. Will this ever stop?  This teacher shortage...

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Rex Orange County. Courtesy of The Guardian

Rex Orange County Isn’t My Best Friend?

Julissa Vallejos | May 10, 2023

Alexander James O'Connor, also known as Rex Orange County is a famous young singer who is from the U.K. He has been known for featuring in Tyler the Creator's “Flower Boy” and his famous song “Corduroy...

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Ms. Deanna Castro: Testing Coordinator

Is the New F.A.S.T Actually Faster?

Florida’s Department of Education replaces FSA for a new standardized test.
Elise Salcedo Day and Skyla Rushing | Apr 13, 2023

The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) has replaced the Florida Standard Assessment (FSA) by removing it entirely and changing it into a whole new testing format. This change was made in order...

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