THE CONARD COURANT
Est. 1957
SPRING ISSUE
The Model UN Club Voyages (Virtually) to Clark MUN
By: Grant Walters
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Last Saturday, the Model UN Club at Conard participated in Clark MUN, an annual conference held at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Read about how they fared competing with other students from across the country (and the world)!
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Returning to School in Person During the Pandemic: Is it Safe?
By: Gabriella Nobou
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As we return to full in-person learning at Conard in the midst of the pandemic, COVID-19 restrictions and regulations will inevitably become more lenient in the school environment. Although it is a positive change from students being divided amongst cohorts, the return to a full in-person schedule could be detrimental to regulations regarding the pandemic and thus potentially jeopardize the health of students and staff at Conard.
Conard Student Launches Hope for Human Rights Fundraiser
By: Clare Gillis
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Throughout the past year, the coronavirus has devastated millions. Costing jobs and destroying the livelihoods of many, it is now more important than ever to help the community and all those in need. Inspired to provide aid to anyone that needed it, Conard student Maya Palanki started the Hands-on Hartford Club in 2020.
Black and Hispanic Students are Severely Underrepresented in AP Classes: An Analysis
By: Alexandra Bernstein-Naples​
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Conard High School’s position as an academically and athletically excellent school is undeniable. Conard produces students equipped for a lifetime of hard work and success. But just like almost every public system in our society, Conard’s exceptional program of studies works better for some students than others. Despite an enduring commitment to racial equity, Conard’s Black and Hispanic students are massively underrepresented in Advanced Placement courses.
FEATURE
Controversial GoGuardian Service Reportedly Trialed by WHPS, According to West Hartford IT Director
By: Ben Davis
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West Hartford Public Schools recently trialed GoGuardian, a digital suite for educators and administrators including filtering and monitoring tools designed to keep students safe and on task. Other towns in the state, including Newington and Plainville, already use GoGuardian.
Return to Mostly Normal: Conard's Journey Through Online and In-Person School
By: Samantha Bernstein-Naples ​
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The numerous transitions that students and faculty have experienced over the last year have undoubtedly taken their toll on members of the Conard community. To explore what is hopefully the final stage of the transition process, I sat down with English Teacher Rory Bryan, Science Teacher Mariah Cruz, Sophomore Gabriella Nobou, Junior Akshat Juneja, and Senior Arianna Fandozzi, to gain their perspectives on hybrid learning and the shift to full in-person school.
The Model UN Club Voyages (Virtually) to Clark MUN
By: Grant Walters
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Last Saturday, the Model UN Club at Conard participated in Clark MUN, an annual conference held at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Read about how they fared competing with other students from across the country (and the world)!
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Returning to School in Person During the Pandemic: Is it Safe?
By: Gabriella Nobou
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As we return to full in-person learning at Conard in the midst of the pandemic, COVID-19 restrictions and regulations will inevitably become more lenient in the school environment. Although it is a positive change from students being divided amongst cohorts, the return to a full in-person schedule could be detrimental to regulations regarding the pandemic and thus...
Conard Student Launches Hope for Human Rights Fundraiser
By: Clare Gillis
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Throughout the past year, the coronavirus has devastated millions. Costing jobs and destroying the livelihoods of many, it is now more important than ever to help the community and all those in need. Inspired to provide aid to anyone that needed it, Conard student Maya Palanki started the Hands-on Hartford Club in 2020.