The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Schools preventing creativity

Zach Wagner, Graphic Designer March 17, 2015

Despite the US’s growing emphasis on standardized testing, required course studies and accountability in the educational system, US students still seem to be gradually falling behind other countries...

Philosophical Pete: Learning for learning’s sake

Pete Makarov, Editor in Chief- Online November 15, 2013

As I was sitting in Senior Language and Composition, I was asked the question by my teacher, Jarrett Lundquist, “What is education about?” Of course, being in the United States school system for almost...

Learning based homework policies are taking effect in Orono classrooms. 
Photo/ Tessa Ostvig

Homework is no longer the major factor in grades

October 16, 2012

Schools are beginning to regulate the quality and amount of homework based on the research showing homework can be detrimental if not used in the right way. Starting about four years ago, the seventh...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All The Spartan Speaks Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest