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Kevin Sporici ‘20 The newspaper industry has significantly declined within the last couple decades, and many local papers may find themselves struggling to stay afloat. So much can be found online, and newspapers are becoming less of a reality. Arnie Shiva ‘20 says, “It doesn’t seem like physical newspapers are really relevant anymore because everything … Read More “Local news dies with hedge funds and cuts” »
Noble Brigham ‘20 The controversial EITC tax credit program is business as usual for Episcopal and other independent schools in Pennsylvania, but is generally murky to students, parents, and the average donor. In theory, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program allows corporations to donate to private school scholarship funds, thus lifting deserving children from failing … Read More “EITC: Financial Aid or Tax Writeoff?” »
Gianna Cilluffo ‘22 Amelia Cabral ‘22 Abigail Gallo ‘22 Many EA students are beginning to formulate career goals without first figuring out what will best fit with their personal life philosophies. A surprisingly large number of EA teachers who were once lawyers might advise students that knowing one’s personal philosophy is an important … Read More “Ex-lawyers left unhappy careers to teach at EA” »
Maggie Lo ‘23 A podcast series called EA Unlocked was lauched this year to broadcast the inner workings of EA in a new and interesting way. The series has taken off within the EA community, and as of February 25, 2020, 1,541 people have listened to the podcasts in total, about 110 listeners per episode. … Read More “Dr. Locke’s new podcast examines our community” »
Kevin Sporici ‘20 On any school day, students may arrive to their classes to find a sub, but the actual process of selecting and assigning one to a class begins much earlier. The school has a list of substitute teachers that is consulted when the need arises. “The way the process works is if you … Read More “Backup plan: a closer look at substitute teachers” »
Noble Brigham ‘20 Almost completely unknown to students, tucked away in the back of the Middle School office, is something called the Center for Teaching and Learning. Directed by Heather Dupont, Allison Schultz, and Sara Tilles, its mission is “to provide teachers with the foundation and inspiration to maximize every opportunity for students to learn.” … Read More “Despite growth, faculty unsure of CTL’s success” »
Gianna Cilluffo ‘22 | Amelia Cabral ‘22 | Abigail Gallo ‘22 Britain’s Brexit crisis and Boris Johnson’s unorthodox leadership are issues that students may be only vaguely aware of, given how the various crises in our own country dominate the news. Matthew Vegari ‘13 is uniquely positioned to offer insight on current issues in Britain … Read More “Alum abroad discusses economics and politics” »
Maiah Islam ‘21 EA is noted for its amazing teachers and faculty who work closely with students. Those who exceed the standard for EA teachers are sometimes rewarded. There are five different awards available to faculty. The Brian Edward Breskman Memorial Fund for Faculty Support encourages young teachers to stay dedicated to education. The Class … Read More “Cost to endow school prizes is $15,000 or more” »
Noble Brigham ‘20 In the grainy, silent color video shot by Bill Knowlton ‘73, the camera pans around an eerily empty and ivy-covered mansion. John Garrison ‘73, describes this video as “What galvanized the whole [fight to save it] …The stark differences between the art, the form, the experience of the old, and the … Read More ““Paved paradise:” how EA demolished the old upper school” »
Gianna Cilluffo ‘22 Amelia Cabral ‘22 Abigail Gallo ‘22 Local elections took place on November fifth and student awareness of the issues at hand was varied. “Of course [it’s important to vote],” states Kris Aldrige, senior dean, “It’s a civic duty.” Senior voting participation, however, varied from student to student. Sarah Huang ‘20 said, “I … Read More “Civic disengagement: despite local ties, few vote” »
Gianna Cilluffo ‘22 Amelia Cabral ‘22 Abigail Gallo ‘22 Local elections took place on November fifth and student awareness of the issues at hand was varied. “Of course [it’s important to vote],” states Kris Aldrige, senior dean, “It’s a civic duty.” Senior voting participation, however, varied from student to student. Sarah Huang ‘20 said, “I … Read More “Civic disengagement: despite local ties, few vote” »
Noble Brigham ‘20 Avani Narula ‘21 At 9:08, they begin to shuffle into the board room. Clad in winter coats or baggy EA sweatshirts against the already chilly mid-November weather. They take their seats at the gigantic table in the comfortable blue leatherette chairs and begin munching on their cafeteria bagels and checking their phones … Read More “Behind the curtain: a closer look at Student Council” »