The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

tjTODAY
The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

tjTODAY
Standardized tests are intended to create a fair testing environment for all students, but when in-class instruction and test preparation resources differ from classroom to classroom, this fairness can be compromised. It’s worth considering where test standardization is to Jefferson’s benefit, and where an unstandardized framework might be beneficial.

Follies of standardization

Eli Tillemann, Staff Writer
February 11, 2023
Biology teacher Dr. Morrow helps two students with their Biology labs. “My past experience definitely helps me help my students during class,” Morrow said.

A teacher’s journey

Nicole Liu, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
Students show gratitude through Cameratude Contest

Students show gratitude through Cameratude Contest

Jessica Feng, Staff Writer
November 29, 2020
As we begin the 2020-2021 school year, teachers prepare for a virtual start. "I have gotten a lot better with Google Classroom. I feel better equipped to do what I already was trying to do last spring, which was make it a safe, effective way to learn and engage with each other," neurobiology teacher Dr. Laura Locklear said.

Returning where we left off: distance learning

Stuti Gupta, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2020
From the graduating class of 1991 to her 14 years as a Chemistry teacher, Ashley Jones marks her 18th year at TJ this year. In her role as a mentor in guiding students across academic challenges, Jones has formed her own philosophy that focuses on assisting others toward their goals. "Success is linked to helping other people feel valued and empowered and like they're moving toward their goals. I think those were the reasons why teaching appealed to me," Jones said. "A lot of people in my life have done that for me, both family members and formers teachers. I don't think any one of us has reached the summit that we could reach at any given time; this is a continuous journey where you figure out what your weaknesses are and what your strength are and hop to build on that the strengths and manage the areas in which you are weak."

Challenging My Comfort Zone

MiJin Cho, Sci-Tech Section Editor
March 16, 2018
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