Walls No Longer Looks Like DC. Why?
In the 2012-13 school year, Walls looked almost exactly like DC. Over the past decade, that dynamic has disappeared.
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Feb 44 min read
Sunrise Hub Lobbies State Board of Education to Pass Green New Deal For Schools
Following a determined campaign by the SWW Sunrise Hub, The DC State Board of Education passed the Green New Deal for Schools on Jan. 17.
Dec 26, 20234 min read
DCPS Surveillance Raises Concerns
Teachers can see what students are doing on their school-issued computers in real-time.
Dec 26, 20233 min read
“Low Probability - High Consequence Threats”: How DCPS Decides What Websites to Restrict
DCPS recently shifted its internet filtration software.
Dec 26, 20234 min read
A New Chapter for SGA Leadership Begins
The SGA recently concluded its annual school-wide elections, ushering in a new leadership team.
Dec 26, 20234 min read
Three Years Post-COVID, Walls Overhauls Admissions with Essays and Recommendations
Walls added an essay and a teacher recommendation letter to their 2024 admissions process.
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Team of Teachers Draft New A.I. Policy
A team of teachers at Walls have worked to create an official school A.I. policy.
Nov 6, 20233 min read
In Memoriam: Walls Alum Dzhoy Zuckerman
School Without Walls alum Dzhoy Zuckerman ('15) was tragically shot and killed in Takoma, DC on July 15, 2023.
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Instagram Page Raises Concerns Over Cyberbullying on Social Media
A harmful Instagram account @sww2026confessions was active the last few weeks of summer and raised cyberbullying concerns.
Nov 6, 20235 min read
Affirmative Action is Gone. What’s Next for Walls Students?
Walls students face a change in college applications with the recent Supreme Court decision to eliminate race-based affirmative action.
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Walls Implements New Hall Pass Policy
Students are now required to obtain a teacher-signed hall pass before leaving any class.
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Walls Retakes Top Spot On U.S. News Ranking of Public High Schools
This year, Walls has reclaimed its top spot among the best D.C. high schools.
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