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Prior to Thanksgiving break 190 students were fully distance learners. After the break over 176 additional students decided to go fully remote, with the numbers anticipated to grow.

As winter break approaches, number of distance learners increases

Marina Engler '21, Staff writer December 16, 2020

The number of distance learners at Staples has tripled since the start of the school year with 363 students, roughly 20% of the population, fully remote as of Dec. 7. 125 students were distance learners...

Students compare this years online school to last years: which is more effective

Samantha Felner '22 and Betti Kobak '22 October 13, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/samantha-felner/students-compare-this-years-online-school-to-last-years-which-is-more-effective

Virtual graduation leaves students heartbroken

Charlotte Smith '21, Social Media Director May 11, 2020

  Due to the effects of COVID-19 on the United States, many high schools and colleges have started to consider having a “virtual graduation” for the class of 2020 instead of an in-person...

One of the many plays available to watch online is 42nd Street, which was a great production set during the Depression.

Activities to stimulate your mind during quarantine

Madison Andrews '20, Staff Writer April 30, 2020

During this difficult time of living during a pandemic, staying at home may drive some crazy from boredom. After being home from school for four weeks already, I have much more free time on my hands. It...

Online schooling due to Coronavirus has become very challenging for many students, possibly even more challenging than regular school.

Online school proves to be a challenge for students

Julia Kasabian '21, Web Arts Editor March 27, 2020

Online school is new to almost all of us. We’re so used to going to school, seeing our friends and meeting with teachers, which has all been taken away due to coronavirus.  Online school has proven...

Dominican colleges walking virtual tour. Students are being forced to base their college decision on a simple video like this one.

Virtual tours inadequately replace college tour experience

Charlotte Smith '21, Staff Writer March 26, 2020

Between Spring break, prom, college decision day and graduation, this time of year is packed with important social events for students. The coronavirus has caused a push for social distancing and self-quarantines,...

On March 16, Principal Stafford Thomas Jr. sent a video regarding updates on e-learning to Staples’ students and parents. In the video, Thomas reassured students the program would allow the continuation of their education during the disruption of Staples’ closure.

Distance Learning fills the void

Lauren Hassell '22, Web Features Editor March 23, 2020

Staples High School and many other schools around the world have been forced to take up e-Learning, whether students are ready for the transition or not. In the midst of the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak,...

Students began Distance Learning on Tuesday March 17. Teachers assign work through platforms such as Google Classroom and Schoology. Students must complete the assignments and submit online for a grade.

District moves to Distance Learning model amid coronavirus pandemic

Claire Redmer ’21, Social Media Director March 17, 2020

Westport Public Schools began Distance Learning on Tuesday March 17 in order to continue teaching students while schools are closed due to COVID-19.  The district’s Distance Learning model at the...

It’s time to delete Facebook

It’s time to delete Facebook

Serena Ye '20, Web A&E Editor April 10, 2018

In eighth grade, I remember hearing all of my teachers say that I probably should get a Facebook for high school. You know, for all of the clubs and events, and just to stay in the loop. But what no one...

Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy and faces challenges in the modern marketplace

Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy and faces challenges in the modern marketplace

October 6, 2017

By Alexandra Sprouls ’19 Toys ‘R’ Us filed for bankruptcy in early September, facing pressure from the success of online businesses and the increasing usage of electronic games by children. “I...

Inklings Awarded Two Silver Crowns

March 19, 2011
Inklings honored with two Silver Crown awards by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on March 18.

Endless Possibilities: Online Textbooks at Staples

March 16, 2011
Find out what students, teachers, and department coordinators think about online textbooks.
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