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Voices, viewpoints, informed analysis, and the debates impacting our community.

OPINION: Pouches don't equal progress: Why Yondr pouches are bad

Staff Writer Nolan Sund's opinion on why schools should not use Yondr pouches to solve the phone use problem in schools

OPINION: A.l. gets a bad rap.

Exploring "hidden Al" and the advantages of the tool in a learning environment

By Emmy McGill

October 22, 2024

WATCH: Students' thoughts on the new cell phone policy's effectiveness

1:28 | 12.20.24

Sophomore student panelists Sartu Gurre and Evelyn Nulph explain whether they feel River's new "phone-free" policy has improved the quality of their learning and experience at school.

LATEST TAKES

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WATCH: "We're dealing with something that's powerfully addicting"

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WATCH: Assoc. principal Davis on how vandalism impacts the community

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WATCH: IB English teacher on how vandalism has impacted her instruction

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WATCH: History teachers analyze the role of education on civic engagement

INFORMED ANALYSIS

Insightful commentary on issues affecting students from the CR News team.

WATCH: CR News' Tyme Sisakvanich analyzes his recent reporting on vandalism

CR News senior contributor and former chief anchor Tyme Sisakvanich analyzes his recent reporting on the issue, addressing the impact of state policy on school disciplinary response and its effects.

WATCH: CR News' Emmy McGill on the importance of students getting involved

CR News editor and staff writer Emmy McGill explains why she feels it's so important for students to get involved in the political process and reach out to their leaders.

WATCH: CR News' Josiah Foster breaks down new threats to education funding

CR News staff writer Josiah Foster breaks down how the new administration's threats to abolish the Department of Education could impact education funding in Washington and schools nationwide.

WATCH: CR News' Emmy McGill breaks down her article on River's new "phone-free" policy

2:59 | 12.20.24

CR News editor & staff writer Emmy McGill joins "The Rapids Report" co-moderator Elijah Garon to discuss her recent article "From FOMO to Focus," detailing the district's new approach to student's cell phone use through an exclusive interview with VPS superintendent Dr. Jeff Snell.

WATCH: CR News editor Emmy McGill breaks down the district's communication problem

1:52 | 11.22.24

CR News editor & staff writer Emmy McGill breaks down what she views as a key issue for Vancouver Public Schools---the timelines and effectiveness of its communication---as well as how the district can work to solve it.

STAFF PERSPECTIVES

Insight that comes from classroom or administrative experience on issues affecting students.

WATCH: IB English teacher on how vandalism has impacted her instruction

IB English and Theory of Knowledge teacher Jeni McAnally tells co-moderator Emmy McGill about how River's recent uptick in vandalism has impacted her instruction time, as well as what students tell her about the issue.

WATCH: Assoc. principal Davis on how vandalism impacts the community

River's associate principal Abby Davis weighs in on how recent vandalism sets 'a bad precedent' for River's reputation, including its effects on the broader school community.

WATCH: "We're dealing with something that's powerfully addicting"

2:26 | 12.20.24

River teachers reflect on social media's impact on students & the broader culture during this week's "Rapid Roundtable" discussion panel on "The Rapids Report with Talan Collins."

WATCH: History teachers analyze the role of education on civic engagement

River world themes history teachers share their thoughts and perspective on their roles as teachers and of education more broadly on fostering civic engagement amongst young people.

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