Reed Sacks's Work

13 pieces

News & Features - December, 2024
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PPS sues social media giants
Angela Chen Avantika Palayekar Reed Sacks
At the November 19 board meeting, Princeton Public Schools (PPS) passed a resolution to join around 200 other districts nationwide in suing several of the largest social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok,...
News & Features - November, 2024
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BOE passes resolution to hold $85 million referendum
Emil Kapur Avantika Palayekar Reed Sacks
On September 1, the Princeton Board of Education passed a resolution to vote on a bond referendum worth over $85 million intended to renovate school facilities. The proposed renovations, if passed in full, would impact...
News & Features - October, 2024
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Assembly format changes spark spirited student response
Claire Tang Harry Dweck Reed Sacks
In past years, both the Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month assemblies followed a special bell schedule: on a given day, one club would give two distinct 75 minute performances separated by an approximately...
News & Features - September, 2024
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Meet the candidates: 2024 Princeton Public School Board of Education election
Aritra Ray Harry Dweck Reed Sacks Avantika Palayekar
### Mara Franceschi > "I want everybody to find the joy in learning." Mara Franceschi, the race’s only incumbent, hopes to continue her work to ensure all students can reach their fullest potential in public education....
News & Features - June, 2024
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PHS reacts to the Israel-Hamas War
Harry Dweck Reed Sacks
On May 9, approximately 50 PHS students gathered around the flagpole, where they chanted and made speeches. This student-led walkout aimed to raise awareness in the PHS community about the ongoing war in Gaza and to...
News & Features - April, 2024
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Tower investigates: Is PHS actually recycling?
Harry Dweck Leila Guitton Reed Sacks Meiya Xiong
At the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year, long-standing custodian Gary Harris retired, leaving behind an enduring legacy of hard work and kindness in the PHS community. Harris was devoted to promoting recyling at...
News & Features - March, 2024
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Four years after the pandemic began: how PHS has changed
Claire Tang Reed Sacks Bengu Bulbul Aritra Ray
On March 18, 2020, Princeton Public Schools was mandated to close its doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students logged onto virtual classrooms, using a video call platform that seemingly came out of nowhere:...
News & Features - February, 2024
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Weeks of protests continue discussion regarding HiTOPS curriculum
Matias da Costa Claire Tang Bengu Bulbul Reed Sacks
“You’re not oppressed. You’re not an oppressor. Stop HiTOPS,” reads the neon sign of Princeton Public Schools parent Luke Alberts, protesting the organization in front of Princeton Middle School. The demonstrations...
News & Features - December, 2023
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Anna Rose Gable pursues empathy in education as an ESL teacher
Bengu Bulbul Reed Sacks
Navigating a “winding path” before settling at PHS, Anna Rose Gable has been an English as Second Language (ESL) teacher for almost three years. A Rider graduate, her self-proclaimed empathetic approach to education was...
News & Features - February, 2023
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PHS continues its efforts for greater recognition of Black History Month
Katie Qin Reed Sacks
Every morning, students hear a short announcement of an important person in Black history. These announcements represent a small portion of a larger movement towards greater equity and activism in the PHS community and...
News & Features - October, 2022
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Jeffrey Lucker to retire, leave behind 54 year legacy at PHS:
Daniel Guo Matias Da Costa Reed Sacks
After a 54-year career, beginning in January of 1969, Jeffery Lucker, a social studies teacher at PHS, will retire on February 1, 2023. His time at the school contributing to educational progress will undoubtedly leave...
Sports - June, 2022
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Grace Rebak: field hockey and lacrosse
Reed Sacks
Grace Rebak ’22 sprints up the field, her white jersey shining and her lacrosse stick glinting in the sunlight. With astounding athleticism, she catches up to the opposing team's offense and blocks their shot, passing...
Sports - April, 2022
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Eugenia Rodriguez-Vazquez: rowing
Reed Sacks
As sunlight glimmers upon the smooth surface of the deep, blue water, Eugenia Rodriguez-Vazquez ’22 uses every last bit of her strength to keep rowing, using swing and connection with her teammates to propel the boat...