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The Shakerite
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

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
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
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
Targeting Equity

Targeting Equity

Dylan Smith, ‘Rite Artist
February 28, 2025
The United States Department of Education seal, created in 1980.

“A massive disservice to all students and all teachers”

Ingrid Holda, Opinion Editor
February 25, 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
Trumping Names

Trumping Names

Dylan Smith, ‘Rite Artist
February 12, 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
Students walk past a two-sided analog clock in the second floor main hallway.

Clocked Out

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
February 10, 2025
On the Cover: Issue 3

On the Cover: Issue 3

Alison Teeter, Design Managing Editor
January 31, 2025
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