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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

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CTE produces podcasts in response to One-Act Festival cancelation

CTE produces podcasts in response to One-Act Festival cancelation

By Naomi Lenchner, Op/Ed Editor, Graphics Editor ♦ Jul 8, 2020
The 29 podcasts are available on various streaming platforms.
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The meeting was held in Mead Theater, and all attendees were required to wear masks and practice social distancing. (Logan Little)

Black Student Union hosts meeting with Mill Valley mayor

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Jun 30, 2020
Attendees expressed their concerns with the mayor’s remarks and detailed their experiences with racism at Tam and in Marin. 
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(Courtesy of Kristie Amezcua)

Marin residents attend Black Lives Matter protest in Marin City

By Ruby Rose Amezcua, Reporter ♦ Jun 5, 2020
The protest was in response to George Floyd's death, and is one of many recent nationwide protests as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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The class of 2020. (Courtesy of Tam administration)

Administration and ASB host senior events amidst shelter in place

By Jessie Tempero ♦ Jun 2, 2020
The events include a virtual prom for juniors and seniors and a drive-through graduation ceremony for seniors and their families.
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(Samantha Nichols)

County introduces Rethinking Schools Task Force

By Amelia Sandgren, Editor in Chief ♦ May 25, 2020
The task force is considering implementing school schedules with a combination of in-person and distance learning for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong will assume the position of assistant superintendent on July 1. (Courtesy of Kimberlee Armstrong)

Board reinstates assistant superintendent position

By Ronan Grele, Reporter ♦ May 22, 2020
The position will be filled by Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, previously the Head of Equity and Public Relations for the Edmonds High School District in Northern Washington.
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The Berkeley Bomb Squad determined one of the ammunition canisters contained explosive material. (Courtesy of the Marin County Sheriffs Office)

Bomb squad detonates explosives discovered in Homestead Valley

By Leah Fullerton, Editor in Chief ♦ May 14, 2020
A hiker found two ammunition canisters on Trail 6A and alerted the Marin County Sheriff's Department.
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District board members Dan Oppenheim, Cynthia Roenisch, and Kevin Saavedra. (Ethan Swope)

Board approves $1.4 million in programming cuts

By Samantha Nichols, Editor in Chief ♦ May 6, 2020
The cuts include a one-year suspension of the Team program, an indefinite suspension of the teacher leader program, and removal of several release periods, including those for Leadership, Global Studies, and journalism. 
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(Ethan Swope)

Taupier announces new grading system for distance learning

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Apr 21, 2020
All students who are considered in “good standing” in their academic courses will receive an A in R5 and R6. These will be averaged with their R4 grades to determine their final semester grades.
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(Johanna Meezan)

Tam tackles distance learning

By Logan Little and Lauren Terry ♦ Apr 16, 2020
Staff and students are facing a variety of challenges adjusting to remote learning.
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The district provided a map of the Redwood High School campus laying out how students should pick-up meals. (Tamalpais Union High School District)

District offers free meals during school closures

By Saranyu Nel, News Editor & Website Editor ♦ Apr 11, 2020
The meal service will take place at Redwood High School between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
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(Katharine Owen)

SMCSD presents desegregation plan

Apr 8, 2020
The draft plan would provide pre-K, dual-language, and after-school programs, and outlines a commitment to hiring teachers of color.
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