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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Liam De Luce, News Editor

All content by Liam De Luce

Jackson-Reed sees sharp increase in COVID cases

Liam de Luce, News Editor June 24, 2022

Jackson-Reed is experiencing a significant surge in COVID-19 cases. During the week of June 5, 26 cases were reported, 15 more than the previous week.  On March 16, DCPS removed the mask mandate in...

Limited seats prevent juniors from taking the SAT

Liam de Luce and Riley Hawkinson May 26, 2022

The majority of the junior class sat in the gym, patiently awaiting to take the SAT. Just outside the doors behind them, an overwhelmed staff was tasked with relaying bad news to 35 students: they would...

Principal selection process underway

Liam de Luce, News Editor May 26, 2022

As the school year comes to a close so does the search for a new principal at Jackson-Reed. The selection has been narrowed down to three candidates and the final pick will be announced on June 15.  The...

January Spread

January Spread

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Banning book threatens the value of education

Banning book threatens the value of education

Liam De Luce, News Editor December 17, 2021

Just across the Potomac River, parents in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, claimed books in their school libraries were dangerous and could potentially traumatize students.  These parents were most concerned...

College Board should add winter exam dates

College Board should add winter exam dates

Liam De Luce, News Editor November 10, 2021

I am taking two Advanced Placement classes this semester that will wrap up in January, but I won’t be able to take the AP tests until May. Somehow, I am supposed to retain everything I learned from four...

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