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Rural Schools and their Declining Enrollment (Part II)

By: Yewon Lee

The question becomes: how do we reverse or mitigate declining enrollment in rural schools?

The CatalystAugust 3, 2021education, coronavirus, corona, COVID-19, covid-19, covid, school, studentsComment

Ending the Cycle of Drug Use

By: Hannah Yoo

The first use of drugs and alcohol can spiral into an unending cycle of addiction. Addiction is the regular usage of drugs and alcohol. 40 million Americans suffer from addiction, 74% of those being adults and 26% of those being kids from the ages 12-18. The issue of substance abuse has been a clear issue in America, costing society $740 billion a year in healthcare expenses, crime related costs, and lost workplace productivity.

The CatalystFebruary 22, 2021drugs, drug abuse, addiction, students, supportComment

AP Exams During the Pandemic and the Digital Divide

By: Serene Hwang

Since March of 2020, most schools in the U.S. have moved to virtual learning due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Looking forward to college in the next couple years, American high school students have been especially affected by this transition. In the average U.S. high school, AP courses play a major role in the students’ lives.

The CatalystJanuary 17, 2021america, school, high school, AP exams, exams, standardized testing, pandemic, economic disparity, covid, covid-19, students, virtual learningComment

Shaking Things Up - Shaker Politics with Councilman Sean Malone

by Emily Qian

Sean Malone is a Councilman for the city of Shaker Heights. He serves as Finance & Administration Chair, as well as Chair of the Human Relations Task Force. He is running for re-election in December 2019. The Catalyst interviewed him to talk about politics, government, and student involvement at a local level.