Category: Old News

Riya Shankaran ’26  In a Town Hall meeting with the EA community on February 8, the combination of behavioral issues and academic struggles was a key topic of discussion that some students face in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Head of Upper School Michael Letts does not see this phenomenon as a “crisis,” but … Read More “Students face post-COVID academic struggles” »

Ava Roberts ’24 This past summer, Philadelphia faced one of the most drastic lifeguard shortages in its history. As a result, only 48 of the city’s 70 pools opened, and measures are being taken to ensure that the same issue does not occur this summer. In June, the American Lifeguard Association asserted that the lifeguard … Read More “Philly responds to nationwide lifeguard shortage” »

Alex Gobran ’23 | Nayan Shankaran ’24 | Rohan Dalal ’25 After more than a decade of development, The College Board has been piloting the new AP African American Studies course across 60 schools in the United States during the 2022-2023 academic year. Although the course will be available to all high schools starting in … Read More “College Board Pilots AP African American Studies” »

Daniel Adibi ’26 Throughout February, EA held the Go BIG Giving Days as a part of the broader Shape Tomorrow campaign. In the event, the school raised 500,000 dollars in just three days to encourage the development of teachers and leaders throughout the school. The event took place from February 8th to 10th with 463 … Read More “EA raises over $500,000 during the Go BIG Giving Days” »

Mahika Ralhan ’26 This school year, EA hired Thomas Cork as the new Stone Family Chair of the Upper School Science Department. In addition to serving as Chair, Cork will teach science classes, such as Environmental Science I. Explaining the change in leadership, Head of School Dr. T.J. Locke says, “Mrs. [Grace] Limaye wanted to … Read More “Thomas Cork Hired as New Chair of the Science Dept.” »

Rohan Dalal ’25 On November 8, Pennsylvania elected John Fetterman (D) as the new state senator and Josh Shapiro (D) as the new governor. In the Senate, the Democrats currently hold a 50 to 49 majority, which depends on the Georgia runoff on December 6, and in the House, the Republicans hold a 220 to … Read More “History Teachers Lead Discussions on Midterm Elections” »

Rohan Dalal ’25 On November 8, Pennsylvania elected John Fetterman (D) as the new state senator and Josh Shapiro (D) as the new governor. In the Senate, the Democrats currently hold a 50 to 49 majority, which depends on the Georgia runoff on December 6, and in the House, the Republicans hold a 220 to … Read More “History Teachers Lead Discussions on Midterm Elections” »

Gray Collins ’25 The Philadelphia City Council voted to permanently mandate a curfew for minors in the city under Bill 220654 on December 1. The City Council mandated the curfew after identifying gun violence as a public health emergency in Philadelphia. At one of the hearings for the bill, City Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson summarizes … Read More “Philly City Council Approves Permanent Youth Curfew” »

Daniel Adibi ‘26 In early October, EA received the Anatomage Table, a new tool capable of rendering virtual anatomical procedures without a physical cadaver. The Clare Foundation, a foundation run by the Clare family which seeks to support EA’s STEM programs, donated the table. Discussing the Clare Foundation’s donation, Head of School Dr. T.J. Locke … Read More “Anatomage Table Transforms EA Science Pedagogy” »

Riya Shankaran ‘26 Health experts warn of a “tripledemic” of viruses this winter — influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. Moreover, these viruses are expected to surge and strain the healthcare system. Over the last two years, the EA community and general population did not experience a spike in influenza and RSV viruses due … Read More “Health Experts Predict Winter Surge in Viruses” »