Final Blog: The skills I learned through Multimedia Journalism
Through this class, I explored a diverse array of topics. Each topic came with its own advantage, and I came out of each assignment with a new skill learned. The class allowed me to understand and take advantage of modern-day sources and technology. Whether it be the multi-part deep-dive assignments or the blogs, I seemed […]
Read MoreStrong Decline in Wayne-Westland Community Schools 3rd Grade Math M-STEP Scores
The Michigan Student exam of Educational Progress, also known as the “M-STEP,” is a standardized exam administered in the state of Michigan. Depending on the grade level, it evaluates students’ abilities in academic subjects including Social Studies, Science, Math, and English Language Arts. Looking specifically into the Wayne-Westland Community Schools District, we can see a steep decline […]
Read MoreVoter Sentiments and Key Issues Around the 2024 Presidential Election
(Curation assignment) The political landscape is shifting as the 2024 U.S. presidential election comes closer due to a variety of concerns and voter emotions. This compilation of resources offers insight into the important issues and viewpoints affecting voting choices. 1. Voter Concerns and Election Sentiments: Politico explores voter opinion and the key topics that could impact the […]
Read MoreWayne-Westland Community District Schools Social Media
The social media presence of the Wayne-Westland Community School District is actively maintained on several platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. There is an effort to keep the community informed and interested, as shown by the frequent updates of news, events, and other community-related content posted on these channels. For example, the district regularly posts […]
Read MoreJohn Glenn High School
Located in Westland, Michigan, John Glenn High School is a public high school. It is a part of the Wayne-Westland Community School district. It is a part of Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Westland, and Canton Township. The 2021-2022 school year had a count of about 1,634, and it was founded in 1964. The current principal is Eric McCalla, […]
Read MoreYousef – A small look into the living situation in Gaza
825: “Yousef” Is the name of a podcast that includes a collection of calls made between early December and the present to Yousef Hammash, a man in Gaza. He talks about the struggles of life in the midst of a warzone, as he and his family are living through it. Being the first time I’ve […]
Read MoreWayne-Westland Official Student Count Decreases Significantly More Than Statewide
Across Michigan, student count is dropping. However, looking into Wayne-Westland Community District Schools, we can see further into how detrimental this issue is. The district’s student count was at an outstanding 13,006 students during the 2010-11 school year. However, recently, the population of students has decreased to a mere 9,790 students, a 24.7% decrease in […]
Read More“Soaring Stripes” 3v3 Basketball Tournament to increase student involvement in Wayne-Westland
The tournament is on Saturday, May 11th at John Glenn high school. It is named “Soaring Stripes” and the cost for each player is $25 until after April 1, where it becomes $35. This tournament is open to all 4th and 5th graders in Wayne-Westland only, and each team must have a supervisor over 18 […]
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