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Virtual teachers must return to campus or take leave of absence, district says
This article was originally written for and published on baronnews.com. Teachers who have thus far been teaching 100% online must return...
Justin Hsieh
Dec 6, 20204 min read
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Students return to campus for first day of hybrid instruction
The first group of Fountain Valley High School hybrid students returned to campus today for their first in-person classes since March, a...
Justin Hsieh
Nov 3, 20207 min read
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Lawyers sue College Board over AP exam submission issues
Lawyers sued the College Board on behalf of students who could not submit answers to their AP exams.
Justin Hsieh
May 20, 20204 min read
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UC relaxes admissions requirements to accommodate for COVID-19 effects
UC will temporarily suspend its SAT/ACT and A-G letter grade requirements in response to COVID-19 disruptions.
Justin Hsieh
Apr 1, 20202 min read
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The 2020 census: everything you need to know
What it is, how it works, and what it's used for.
Justin Hsieh
Mar 25, 20203 min read
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HBUHSD and Sunset League postpone sports and extracurricular activities to prevent COVID-19 spread
The Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) announced this afternoon that it would postpone all nonessential extracurricular ga
Justin Hsieh
Mar 12, 20205 min read
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Federal government says it will not move coronavirus patients to Costa Mesa after city goes to court
The federal government will not move coronavirus patients to Costa Mesa, after the city went to court to block a federal and state plan to d
Justin Hsieh
Feb 29, 20206 min read
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Despite mounting pressure, UC faculty recommend keeping SAT and ACT
In a highly anticipated report, University of California faculty members recommended retaining standardized tests in the admissions process.
Justin Hsieh
Feb 25, 20206 min read
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Uncertainty remains over potential UC tuition increase
UC Regents delayed a vote on proposed tuition plans and expressed divided opinions at a meeting last month.
Justin Hsieh
Feb 13, 20204 min read
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American students are not improving, international exam shows
Results from the PISA 2018 showed that American reading, math and science scores have not improved for over a decade.
Justin Hsieh
Jan 20, 20202 min read
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Protestors will bring 125,000 cranes to D.C. to close border camps
Japanese-Americans from across the country plan to bring 125,000 paper cranes to Washington, D.C.
Justin Hsieh
Jan 14, 20202 min read
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Lawyers threaten to sue the University of California for using the SAT and ACT
Lawyers argued that using the SAT & ACT violates state civil rights laws by discriminating against socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
Justin Hsieh
Nov 7, 20194 min read
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A quick guide to October’s global protests
October 2019 has been a month of intense global protests. Here is your guide to all of them.
Justin Hsieh
Nov 5, 20194 min read
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Marina students involved with second racial incident this year
Students and parents from Segerstrom High School found two student-made posters from Marina High School to be racially offensive.
Justin Hsieh
Oct 27, 20193 min read
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New law will require later start times from California schools
A new state law will require almost all public high schools in California to start later. Here are the details.
Justin Hsieh
Oct 27, 20194 min read
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New bridge constructions to require patience from community
Yearlong I-405 bridge closures will intensify traffic disruptions at the beginning of the school year.
Justin Hsieh
Aug 23, 20193 min read
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World Health Organization includes burn-out and “gaming disorder” in the ICD-11
The WHO’s ICD-11, set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2022, now contains an updated definition of burn-out and an entry for “gaming disorder”.
Justin Hsieh
Jun 3, 20194 min read
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College Board introduces “adversity score” for students who take SAT
The College Board revealed a new score for SAT takers that aims to measure the level of adversity that students experience.
Justin Hsieh
May 28, 20194 min read
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FVHS shines in 2019 Best High School rankings
Fountain Valley High School led the HBUHSD in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings,
Justin Hsieh
May 10, 20193 min read
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Droppings, nests and traps: dealing with rats on campus
For years teachers at FVHS have reported issues with rats in their classrooms. Here is a look at what kind of experiences they’ve had.
Justin Hsieh
Apr 30, 20192 min read
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How social media platforms made the New Zealand massacre go viral
Social media companies are under fire for how their platforms helped spread content related to mosque shootings that left 50 dead.
Justin Hsieh
Mar 26, 20195 min read
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Youth activists plan global school strike for climate change action
On Friday, student activists are calling for a global school strike to protest governments’ inaction in combating climate change.
Justin Hsieh
Mar 11, 20194 min read
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Backlash grows over Newport-Mesa students’ anti-Semitic photos
After photos of NMUSD students performing Nazi salutes first went viral over the weekend, they have drawn international backlash.
Justin Hsieh
Mar 5, 20194 min read
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College Board moves registration to fall for AP 2019-2020
Instead of asking students to register for AP exams by late Jan and early Feb, the College Board pushes its deadline to early Nov.
Justin Hsieh
Feb 25, 20193 min read
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Where does vending machine money go?
Almost all of us have spent money at a school vending machine. But where does all this money go?
Justin Hsieh
Feb 20, 20193 min read
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Educators gather at ‘Teach-In-for-Freedom’ for detained migrant children
Teachers from across the U.S. and Mexico gathered to demand release, improved treatment and family reunification of immigrant children.
Justin Hsieh
Feb 19, 20192 min read
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All-female lineup stars on National Signing Day
Senior athletes committed to their college athletic programs in a National Signing Day ceremony.
Justin Hsieh
Feb 7, 20192 min read
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New California leaders vow to improve education
This past week, the inaugurations of multiple newly elected state officials saw the usual array of hopeful promises for the future. But...
Justin Hsieh
Jan 14, 20192 min read
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United Nations launches #TruthNeverDies campaign to bring justice for slain journalists
Every year, hundreds of journalists are silenced by murder, arrest, and intimidation. This year, the United Nations is fighting back.
Justin Hsieh
Nov 2, 20182 min read
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Robyne’s Nest to bring free Youth Employment Service classes to FVHS
The Robyne’s Nest charity organization is partnering with the Youth Employment Service to bring free employment classes to FVHS.
Justin Hsieh
Oct 28, 20182 min read
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