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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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Aniset Idriss, Junior Editor

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Sub shortage calls for permanent substitutes

Sub shortage calls for permanent substitutes

Hannah Lahey and Aniset Idriss December 17, 2021

In response to a shortage of substitute teachers across DCPS, the District announced a nearly $40 million plan which included assigning schools permanent substitute teachers. Along with contact tracers...

From high school dropout to high school namesake

From high school dropout to high school namesake

Aniset Idriss, Junior Editor May 24, 2021

At age 15 August Wilson dropped out of high school. Now over 60 years later, he is going to be the namesake of one. Wilson was born in Pittsburgh in 1945. During his time in high school, he had shown...

Addressing stereotypes against Muslims

Addressing stereotypes against Muslims

Aniset Idriss, Junior Editor April 30, 2021

My name is Aniset Idriss and I am Muslim.  Most people don’t understand that. I don’t wear a hijab. I’m white. I dress like other kids. Looking at me from the outside, it doesn’t even cross...

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