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The Trump Administration is Cutting Education Funding. That’s a Huge Mistake.
Budget cuts across all departments of the federal government have recently made headlines. But one that directly affects us as Walls students the most may be the cuts to the Department of Education which was effectively axed by the Trump administration before a court order mandated the rehiring of Dept. employees.
Jun 182 min read


How Did Walls Dress for Mamma Mia Themed Spring Fling?
In a sea of leis and inflatable palm trees, School Without Walls hosted its annual Spring Fling dance at the Martin Luther King Jr....
Jun 182 min read
Students Underwhelmed with Senior Project
For many students at Walls, public speaking is not uncommon. From the infamous sophomore speech to the culminating challenge:the senior...
Jun 182 min read
What Do Walls Teachers Have Lined Up for Summer Break?
With summer break fast approaching, SWW faculty members are looking forward to their own fun in the sun. Whether it's going on an...
Jun 183 min read
The Expert Case For–And Against–The SAT
Before they graduate, almost every student at The School Without Walls will take the SAT.
Jun 182 min read


As America Enters Era of Uncertainty, Seniors Opt to Study Abroad
Several students and faculty members have noticed an odd trend in this year’s college admissions cycle: an uptick in the number of seniors planning on leaving the country to continue their education next year.
Jun 183 min read


AP Art History Poses Students With Unique Challenges and Rewards
If you have ever stood in front of a painting and asked yourself, “What am I even looking at right now?”AP Art History might just have...
Jun 184 min read


“Enjoy your high school years”: Graduating Seniors Offer Advice to Walls Student
As the final days of the school year approaches, the class of 2025 is finalizing their college commitments and nearing the end of their...
Jun 182 min read


DCPS Axes Theater, And a Language Dept. At Walls–Again.
Difficult for both students and teachers, budget cuts remain constant in DCPS.
Jun 143 min read
Entire Senior Class Commits to University of Wisconsin-Madison
In a stunning announcement last Friday, senior class counselor Crystal Pace revealed that every single one of her students had committed...
May 191 min read


Digital SAT Hacked, All Correct Answers ‘C’
Students (Peyton Chada (‘28), Vivian Astmann (‘28), Ronan Shah (‘28)) react to SAT hack. Photo credit: Georgia Murphy (‘26) On Mar. 26,...
May 192 min read
As AP Exams Near, Students React to New Digital Testing Setup
As the College Board rolled out plans for digital AP testing in 2025, the organization received mixed feedback from both students and teachers.
May 122 min read
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