Farm to City: The Journey of New Haven Police Captain Anthony Duff
Isabel Faustino, East Rock Record Staff
April 30, 2020
One day, a young man from a small town in Arkansas saw something that caught his attention: A notice said that The New Haven Police Department was looking for officers. “I thought I would try...
Everyone Knows It’s Hard to Be The New Kid. What Can You Do About It?
Keylin Montoya, Karina De La Cruz, Jaylani Sanchez, and Ayleen Rodriguez
April 30, 2020
A student’s first day in a new school can feel like a nightmare. Imagine walking into the cafeteria or going outside for recess, feeling completely alone while other students laugh with friends. It is hard...
Squelch the Side Eye: Do We Judge Too Much?
Victor Rodriguez, Sean Jones, and Mariah Slater
April 30, 2020
Are you judgmental? You might not think so. But you have probably judged many people throughout your life. Does that make you a bad person? The concept of “judgment” is complicated....
Garrett Griffin, East Rock Teacher
April 30, 2020
Creating a proper work space was just the beginning of my adjustment to this Distant Learning Lifestyle. Since the school shutdown, I have had to get used to working from home. This includes sharing a workspace with my wife, who is also an educator. I have also had to assure that I can still stay connected with students despite our lack...
James Maciel , East Rock Record Staff
April 30, 2020
It’s been over a month since we’ve been quarantined at home, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and I’m beginning to miss my usual daily routines of going to school, seeing friends, and taking part in after-school activities. If I’m not finishing the digital stacks of online school assignments, I’m playing games on my phone, napping,...
East Rock Record Staff
April 30, 2020
East Rock School ESOL teacher Norine Polio has been at the school for 25 years but doesn’t ever remember a time like this. “Never, never,” she said, speaking by phone from her home. “This is very unusual, very strange.” It has also been a sad time for Ms. Polio. She has lost her brother-in-law to COVID-19 as well as a friend....
Adham Dweck, Ayaan Riaz, Isabel Faustino, Mariana De La Cruz, and Sahil Lemar
April 30, 2020
Kids Share Intel: What Adults Should Know About TikTok
April 30, 2020
Should Break Time = Phone Time?
April 30, 2020
