Seth Riker '22 reports on a very different first week of school.
“It’s been a lovely, glorious run,” Kevin Barr said in his interview with Ethan Wolin ’23.
During the coronavirus outbreak, teachers have adjusted their lesson plans, teaching styles and more to develop online classes. Through these changes, they have learned a lot in the process. Many teachers—including history teachers Sue Ikenberry, Cliff Coates and Marjorie Brimley—have used online resources such as discussion boards and Zoom breakout rooms. “Breakout rooms were a wonderful feature to use,” Brimley said. “I found them to be more effective than a larger group discussion.” Brimley has also used many podcasts and live streams in her class. Relevant speeches and presentations that would normally require students to go on field trips have
Seth Riker '22 covers how the Policy Institute is adapting to fit a virtual setting.
Tabitha Lynn '21 reports on how health care workers in the GDS community have been affected by the pandemic.
Anoushka Chander '21 discusses the rising xenophobia against Asian Americans.
Ethan Wolin ’23 reports on Print to Protect, the organization started by senior Jonah Docter-Loeb that makes PPE for medical workers.
Will Olsen '21 reports on Sidwell Friends' acceptance of a small business loan.
A perspective by Oliver Satola '20 about seniors during the pandemic.
Aliza Lubitz '21 covers this year's remote senior prank.
Tabitha Lynn '21 reports on the upset over the change of graduation plans for the Class of 2020.
Seth Riker '22 covers GDS' approach to distance learning.