News – Cleveland Journal

5 make-up days added to school year

From staff reports

October 10, 2019

It’s not July, but it’s pretty close. Seattle Public Schools has extended the last day of school to June 27 to make up for the five days missed for inclement weather. This year’s school calendar already included two make-up da...

Alternative practice to discipline sees slight decline

Mauricio Vasquez, staff reporter

October 10, 2019

Restorative circles are an alternative to immediate discipline. They provide students with options to consult with the teacher or the student they have a quarrel with, but in recent months, the number of requests for circles has...

Holiday attack highlights need to stay alert

Brandon Trujillo, staff reporter

October 10, 2019

The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy and laughter, but for one Cleveland student that was not the case. With crime rates rising during the past five years, some communities are growing more and more unsafe. Proof of...

Scholarship removes barriers to higher education

Katrina Nguyen, staff reporter

October 10, 2019

When people think of college, they think it’s difficult and it’s expensive. But students in the Seattle Public Schools district can stress a little less about financing their education because the city is planning to make...