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Since DEI attempts to include people of different races, abilities and genders, anti-DEI legislation seems aimed at vulnerable populations, including transgender people.

Education Policies Should Protect the Most Vulnerable

Beachcomber Staff
January 25, 2025
We acknowledge that the cell phone policy is relatively lenient at Beachwood, as students are able to access their phones between class periods, in the library and during lunch.

BHS Cell Phone Policy is Reasonable

Beachcomber Staff
October 21, 2024
Beachwood Losing Over 300 Years of Experience With these Educators' Retirements

Beachwood Losing Over 300 Years of Experience With these Educators’ Retirements

Beachcomber Staff
June 10, 2024
The State of Ohio has used AI to assess student writing on end-of-course exams since 2018.

Will AI Improve Education or Strip it of Humanity?

Beachcomber Staff
May 28, 2024
This bill has the potential to be lethal to trans children in Ohio.

HB 68 is a Threat to Civil Liberties and Personal Healthcare Decisions

Beachcomber Staff
April 5, 2024
Family income impacts every aspect of a student's college application: what school they attend, what enrichment or extracurricular activities they can participate in and whether they can afford a tutor for standardized tests.

An Opportunity to Redefine Affirmative Action

Beachcomber Staff
January 16, 2024
Bans on abortion and marijuana tend to penalize the most vulnerable.

Vote Yes on Issues 1 and 2

Beachcomber Staff
October 25, 2023
After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Critics at School Board Meetings Demonstrate Need For Diverse Education

Beachcomber Staff
January 24, 2022
Social distancing isn’t being enforced well. In the hallways, there are too many students to physically be three feet apart.

District Shows Leadership on COVID-19 Prevention, But Details Matter

Beachcomber Staff
October 27, 2021
Get Your Valentine's Dating Advice From the Bcomber

Get Your Valentine’s Dating Advice From the Bcomber

Beachcomber Staff
February 14, 2020
"The extreme fluctuations in temperature make it harder to concentrate during class." Image source: Marta Ambrosetti IT via thenounproject

Heating Issues Impact Learning

Beachcomber Staff
February 12, 2020
"Shame"

Administration Confronts Sexual Harassment and Assault

Beachcomber Staff
December 6, 2019
Students respond to survey questions for the Herd Against Hate forum. Photo by Haleigh McPhillips

It’s Our Turn to Promote Unity and Stand Against Hate

Beachcomber Staff
December 3, 2018
Senior Katelyn Perryman addresses the school at the One Bison Summit on March 22. Photo by Amy Chen.

Students Need to Be the Ones to Make Positive Change

Beachcomber Staff
March 22, 2018
Image source: beachwoodschools.org

Advice For Our New Principal, Mr. Srithai

Beachcomber Staff
May 22, 2017
Protesters gathered at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and at airports around the country to protest Trump's travel ban on Jan. 28. Photo by Dennis Bratland via Wikimedia Commons.

Dialing Back to a More Shameful Time

Beachcomber Staff
February 23, 2017
Image source: Beachcomber archives.

Social Media Made Matters Worse in Shaker Heights Incident

Beachcomber Staff
December 15, 2016
After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Fair Share is Fair Enough

Beachcomber Staff
February 28, 2016
New District Security Measures Are a Reminder: We Need New Gun Laws

New District Security Measures Are a Reminder: We Need New Gun Laws

Beachcomber Staff
October 16, 2015
Image by Sridhar Uppalapati

Nutrition Rules are a Half-Step to Changing Student Habits

Beachcomber Staff
October 30, 2014
After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Is Beachwood Taking a Private School Approach?

Beachcomber Staff
September 1, 2014
Student Council Should Have a Greater Voice

Student Council Should Have a Greater Voice

Beachcomber Staff
April 30, 2014
Fans cheer for Bison football; fall 2013. Photo by Marc Silver.

Two Types of School Spirit

Beachcomber Staff
February 23, 2014
Choosing Technology Over Privacy

Choosing Technology Over Privacy

Beachcomber Staff
December 17, 2013
Education is Not a Race

Education is Not a Race

Beachcomber Staff
November 1, 2013
Students Should Comply With New Cell Phone Crackdown

Students Should Comply With New Cell Phone Crackdown

Beachcomber Staff
June 10, 2013
New State Tests Will Do More Harm Than Good

New State Tests Will Do More Harm Than Good

Beachcomber Staff
April 25, 2013
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