Inside the WHS Ceramics Program
At Washington High School, the ceramics program allows students to freely express their talents and art in the form of clay. The class is more than just pottery.
Month: March 2025
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Inside the Multimedia Art Academy
The Multimedia Art Academy (MMAA) is a three-year program at Washington that provides numerous opportunities for students interested in the arts
The Impact of DEI Cuts
n late January of this year, President Trump signed an order to effectively eradicate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the government.
From Teacher to Artist: Mr. Vose Opens Gallery
Many Washington students remember Mr. Vose as a P.E. teacher and a Track and Field coach at Washington High School. But a few years ago, he quit his full-time job to open an art gallery in Niles. This career change is unusual. Many teachers stick with the career until retirement, as they would lose access to the majority of their pension benefits by leaving the job too soon.
Are Benchmark Projects in Need of Change?
Designed to challenge students and prepare them for future academic and career pursuits, benchmark projects at Washington serve as cumulative assessments that push students to explore a variety of topics.
The City of Fremont Cracks Down on Homelessness
In one of the nation’s most restrictive and sweeping measures regarding unhoused people, Fremont has banned “camping” on any public property, effectively criminalizing homelessness. The ordinance passed in February with a 6-1 vote prohibits storing personal property on any public property, while limiting camping on both public and private property. With often vague and open-ended wording, the ordinance also takes a step towards criminalizing providing assistance to the unhoused.