Isabelle Posner-Brown

Powerderpuff: Seniors win, 7-0!

Isabelle Posner-Brown, Section Copy Editor • November 21, 2023

On October 26th during JR’s 2023 Homecoming Pep-Rally, seniors and juniors faced off in the annual Powderpuff game. Powderpuff, a tradition dating back to 1945, is where cheerleaders play flag or touch...

Mayor Bowser’s proposed budget for next year slashes rental eviction assistance amid national housing crisis

Isabelle Posner-Brown, Section Copy Editor • May 17, 2023

As students of Jackson-Reed high school, it's safe to say that all of us live in DC or neighboring DMV areas. As such, we are familiar with the growing numbers of homeless people congregating in many DC...

Jackson-Reed students race to fund cancer research

Isabelle Posner Brown, Junior Editor • March 10, 2023

My twin sister, Sophie Posner-Brown, a sophomore at Jackson-Reed, is a brain cancer survivor. 13 years ago, my family decided to join the Race for Hope, an annual 5k to raise awareness and funds that support...

Late work policy teaches students the wrong lessons

Isabelle Posner-Brown, Section Copy Editor • March 10, 2023

DCPS’s late work policy is flawed. Not only does it hinder students as they prepare for life beyond high school, it also creates an exhaustive workload for Jackson-Reed’s educators. As written in...

Disregard for special ed has to end

Isabelle Posner-Brown, Section Copy Editor • October 14, 2022

The start of school is stressful for any student here at Jackson-Reed, but for the 11% enrolled in special education courses, a smooth start to the year is essential. Unfortunately, these students...

Wilson’s elevator system lacks accessibility

Isabelle Posner Brown • February 27, 2022

Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, Wilson has multiple elevators so that all students can arrive to class safely and on time. Yet, elevator passes aren’t readily available to students who need...

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