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With students sitting and watching screens for extended periods of time, P.E. teacher Tom Piane believes fitness is more important now than ever — one reason students are required to spend some of their P.E. class period in a live workout on Zoom.

To stay active, P.E. department requires live Zoom workouts

October 5, 2020

There are still many unknowns in the transition between remote and in-person learning.

Lab administration, faculty draft plans for learning in 2020-21 school year

June 9, 2020

History students received multiple awards, one earning a monetary prize.

History students shine at state, national levels

June 4, 2020

Lab's success stems from its collaborative nature, and this is the key to improving our community, says Ben Cifu.

Where Lab needs to focus next

May 28, 2020

Introduction to Computer Science will be the only summer class offered to high school students this year.

Summer Introduction to Computer Science offered virtually

May 20, 2020

The revised end-of-year schedule for the 2020 spring semester was posted on Schoology recently.

End-of-year schedule revised, posted on Schoology

May 13, 2020

A progressive education can not coexist with a traditional college preparatory experience, writes former Assistant Managing Editor Leland Culver.

Progressive education belongs at U-High

May 11, 2020

It is important to experiment with courses to diversify and explore interests says reporter Grace Brady.

Choose courses based on interest, not rigor

May 7, 2020

Sophomores Spencer McKula and Khairy Barnes study at school before the pandemic.

Teachers adjust assignments to minimize academic dishonesty

May 6, 2020

Students and teachers should look for ways they can implement positive aspects of this new normal when they return to school in person.

Students, faculty: Find ways to implement positive aspects of our new normal

May 5, 2020

Beginning March 30, teachers will add tools such as Google Hangouts to conduct synchronous class meetings.

Teachers, students embark on remote learning

March 29, 2020

Second semester courses become pass/fail

Second semester courses become pass/fail

March 16, 2020

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