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CAMPUS & CITY
Students in ELL class and their teacher, D. Michael Wells, meet in Room 231 Nov. 13, 2024. Thirteen high school students are enrolled in the class. Wells, in his ninth year at Shaker, also teaches ELL students at Lomond Elementary School. The district is home to ELL students from more than 35 countries. At least 11 new students who are eligible for ELL instruction have enrolled for next year, when only two ELL teachers will remain on staff.
District Cuts 60% of English Language Learner Positions
Two ELL teachers will serve students in all schools next year as district wrestles with deficit spending
Isabel Siegel, Managing Editor | March 21, 2025
This image was generated by Open AI's ChatGPT using the text of this story as the prompt. When asked what the object atop the book in the bottom-right corner was, Shakerite editors identified it as either a printer, a typewriter or a "really messed up book."
Is AI OK? It Depends on Whom You Ask
Isabel Siegel and Daniel Carroll | March 20, 2025
The women's restroom located in the first-floor front hallway was locked March 7 during 7th period.
Hall Pass to an Odyssey
Lauren Jalics, Journalism II Reporter | March 11, 2025
A locked magnet box located outside the entrance to the science wing. Twelve unlocking stations are now available to students before and after school. Students have been required to lock their phones and small electronic devices in Yondr pouches since school began in August.
Unlock Outside At Last
Daniel Carroll, Copy Chief | February 12, 2025
A trash can collects brown liquid that drips from the Shaker Writing Center ceiling. Custodians empty the can periodically and replace it. The leak began last year and returned about five weeks ago.
Writing Center Contends With Leaky Ceiling, Again
Vijaya Sadler, City Reporter | January 31, 2025
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INVESTIGATIONS
SPOTLIGHT
This image was generated by Open AI's ChatGPT using the text of this story as the prompt. When asked what the object atop the book in the bottom-right corner was, Shakerite editors identified it as either a printer, a typewriter or a "really messed up book."
Is AI OK? It Depends on Whom You Ask
Students, teachers and organizations don't agree about whether using AI for school is cheating
Isabel Siegel and Daniel Carroll | March 20, 2025
Sophomore Daniel Bowen sings while sophomore Luvirt Parker and Sankofa members dance to “This is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan.
Sankofa Brings Its Wildest Dreams to the Stage
Shakerite Staff | February 21, 2025
Students walk past a two-sided analog clock in the second floor main hallway.
Clocked Out
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | February 10, 2025
Voters waited more than an hour in line to cast a ballot at Shaker Heights Main Library this afternoon.
Waiting in Line, With Lots on Their Minds
Olivia Cavallo, Spotlight Editor | November 5, 2024
An example of a pro-Harris Halloween yard sign for sale online at moveon.org. With a presidential Election Day approaching, trick-or-treaters this year will visit lots of homes where political allegiances are clearly on display.
All Signs Point to Candy
Bridget Barragate, Journalism I Reporter | October 31, 2024
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Students in ELL class and their teacher, D. Michael Wells, meet in Room 231 Nov. 13, 2024. Thirteen high school students are enrolled in the class. Wells, in his ninth year at Shaker, also teaches ELL students at Lomond Elementary School. The district is home to ELL students from more than 35 countries. At least 11 new students who are eligible for ELL instruction have enrolled for next year, when only two ELL teachers will remain on staff.

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This image was generated by Open AI's ChatGPT using the text of this story as the prompt. When asked what the object atop the book in the bottom-right corner was, Shakerite editors identified it as either a printer, a typewriter or a "really messed up book."

Is AI OK? It Depends on Whom You Ask

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A locked magnet box located outside the entrance to the science wing. Twelve unlocking stations are now available to students before and after school. Students have been required to lock their phones and small electronic devices in Yondr pouches since school began in August.

Unlock Outside At Last

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OPINION
Targeting Equity
Targeting Equity
Dylan Smith, 'Rite Artist | February 28, 2025
“A massive disservice to all students and all teachers”
February 25, 2025
Trumping Names
February 12, 2025
Ohio Public Schools Deserve Chances to Win State Titles, Too
January 31, 2025
SATIRE
The Yondr Squad bravely rushes to pouch an unlocked phone in need.
We All Scream For Yondring
Daniel Carroll, Copy Chief | January 24, 2025

The Yondr pouch policy hit students like a rampaging garbage truck, and they spent the first semester adjusting to a phone-free environment....

New Schedule Freaks Everyone Out
May 1, 2024
Stories from Expeditions to the Loo (Satire)
May 24, 2022
Boobvoyage!
May 20, 2022
The videoboard at James A. Rhodes Arena displays a final overtime score of 54-50, Shaker over Brecksville-Broadview Heights, in the March 6 regional semifinal game.
Raiders Outlast Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | March 7, 2025

A team effort propelled the men’s basketball team to the Division II regional final yesterday at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron.  The No. 17 seed Raiders defeated a...

The men's basketball team poses with the district championship trophy following their 72-67 victory against Massillon Washington on March 2. It is the team's first district championship since 2019-20.
Raiders Tip Off for Regional Semifinal Tomorrow
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | March 5, 2025
Ryan Lenahan winds up to shoot during a 5-2 win against Meadville Dec. 8. at Bartley Arena.
Lenahan Dominates the Rink
Vaughn Ullom, Raider Zone Editor | January 31, 2025
Lizzy Favret drives down the court during a 39-38 victory over NDCL, Jan. 13 at home.
Favret Nets Points in Paint
Eamonn Furey, Raider Zone Editor | January 31, 2025
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PHOTO GALLERIES
Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again: Speakers
The work of Ella Grey, Meg Hahnenberg, Haiden Whitney and Ashlyn Inouye, IB HL Portfolio students, is on display through March 26.
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