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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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All content by Naomi Rea

Jackson-Reed introduces cybersecurity pathway

Naomi Rea, Contributor October 5, 2022

Jackson-Reed High School is selected as one in nine schools across the country to host JROTC Cyber Security courses. Jackson-Reed High School was selected to host the new JROTC Cyber Security Course....

Removal of pass/fail grade option responsible for drop in average GPA

Naomi Rea, Contributor June 24, 2022

Since the return to in-person school, Jackson-Reed students have seen a drop in GPA. The average has gone from 3.3 in the 2019-20 school year to 3.15 in the 2021-22 school year.  Many students and...

Students and teachers reflect on the 2020 election in real time

Students and teachers reflect on the 2020 election in real time

Since pre-election season in 2015, The Beacon published more than 80 articles written by students who have critiqued, bashed, questioned, analyzed, and debated the policies of the most controversial president...

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