By Jasper Bernstein, Observations Editor

December 1, 2021

The wind roared, making the sub-50 degree weather feel like a blizzard. Although the conditions were unbearable, the teachers persevered. For hours on end, tens of teachers stood outside the MCPS Board of Education, marching and protesting for not only themselves - but the students too. It’s no secret that teachers have been pushing for better working conditions. In fact, the meeting they were...

By Jeremy Chung, Assistant News Editor

November 23, 2021

On Nov. 9, the Board of Education (BOE), in a unanimous vote, passed a resolution to include financial literacy as one of the required courses to graduate. However, this resolution does not mean it is official that the course will be a requirement. While the passing marks a pivotal step, it only instructs the BOE to complete a feasibility study that the committee will revote in January 2022. In...