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Zoe Cantor, News writer

Grade 11

Why did you join the Black and White?

I love to write and learn new things about the community. The Black and White lets me do both at the same time!

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Paper Mâché Dream Balloon by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

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The Montgomery County Board of Education recognized May 2021 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Board’s vote comes amid a nationwide surge in anti-Asian hate bias incidents and a recent discovery of racist graffiti at Whitman.

Board of Education unanimously votes to recognize May as AAPI Heritage Month

May 18, 2021
On April 13, students will be able to take the SAT at Whitman for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.

Whitman offers free SAT testing, provides opportunity to qualify for National Merit

March 29, 2021
I never would have believed I’d be crawling back to a practice that haunted my childhood, and I never could have imagined a once-in-a-century pandemic would be the reason friendship bracelets waltzed their way back into my life.

Getting tied up in a resented hobby

March 28, 2021
Reflecting on the Atlanta spa shootings: experiencing the five stages of grief

Reflecting on the Atlanta spa shootings: experiencing the five stages of grief

March 22, 2021
An equity hub student outside during a designated recess period.

Equity hubs bring community to students across the county

February 22, 2021
MCPS gives an update on Anti-Racist Audit

MCPS gives an update on Anti-Racist Audit

February 11, 2021
Starting March 15, students will gradually be integrated into the building within four separate groups.

Board of Education moves forward with plan to reopen schools in March

February 9, 2021
After months of consideration, MCPS Board of Education delays schools reopening

After months of consideration, MCPS Board of Education delays schools reopening

January 12, 2021
Board of Education approves MCPS’ plan for in-person learning

Board of Education approves MCPS’ plan for in-person learning

December 15, 2020
Montgomery County has the highest number of hate bias incidents in Maryland, police report reveals

Montgomery County has the highest number of hate bias incidents in Maryland, police report reveals

November 21, 2020
Montgomery County's plans for phasing in in-person learning.

Montgomery County plans to introduce in-person learning in second semester

November 10, 2020
Panelists for the Youth Town Hall discussed MCPS measures for reopening.

County Council hosts Youth Virtual Town Hall, discusses school reopenings

October 29, 2020
Due to technical difficulties, the MAP testing today was postponed.

MAP-M testing postponed due to connectivity issues

September 16, 2020
MCPS requires MAP testing for high school students

MCPS requires MAP testing for high school students

September 15, 2020
Panelists discuss ways families can support LGBTQ+ students at the town hall held on May 27.

Pride town hall gives LGBTQ+ community a platform during COVID-19 crisis

May 28, 2020
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