Summer 2024 Timeline of 10 Major Events in US Politics
Politics this summer has been incredibly hectic, from Trumpβs βhush moneyβ trial to Biden dropping out of the presidential race
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The Arrival of AI in Academia
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, was initially developed to help humans complete tasks and solve problems such as correcting errors like
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A Path to Pedestrian Safety on Norwood Road
Are you tired of dodging cars and trucks as you walk or bike to school? You may be in luck.
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Praneel Suvarna Elected as the 47th SMOB
On April 17, 2024, Praneel Suvarna was elected as the 2024-2025 Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education,
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Moco County School Cooling
On April 11th, Montgomery County teachers were notified by school administrators that MCPS would begin converting mechanical equipment from heat
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2024 SMOB Election: Meet the Candidates (Blake Beat Edition)
On April 17, 2024, MCPS students will vote for the new Student Member of the Board of Education, better known
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Monifa McKnight Steps Down, Monique Felder Hired as Interim Superintendent
On February 2, Superintendent Monifa McKnight declared her departure from the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education in a
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An Update on the Current Israel-Palestine Conflict
In my last article on the current conflict between Israel and Palestine, I outlined key events of the conflict and
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Universities and Gun Control
In 2023, 136 gun violence incidents happened on school grounds in the US, resulting in 41 deaths and 92 injuries
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Curb Your Absences, Blake!
In August, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight, implemented an Attendance Action Plan (AAP) to combat chronic absenteeism among MCPS students.
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Israel v. Palestine: Business Boycott Breakdown
If you donβt know what is currently happening between Israelis and Palestinians, check out this article. The two groups are
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Teachers Navigate New, Unsettled Phone Policy
With the new direction from the administration to start the school year, there is no school-wide cell phone policy. Instead,
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An Overview of the Current Israel-Palestine Conflict
As many students at Blake know, there is a war going on between Israel and Palestine. As of today, around
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The Teenager’s Guide to Government!
Are you wondering where or how you can register to vote in the 2024 elections? Maybe youβve heard that the
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PSAT Pushed Back!
Due to the technical difficulties last week during the Digital PSAT, MCPS students taking it here at Blake and throughout
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