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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Changes with RTLP 2.0

Changes with RTLP 2.0

Emma Martinez Sutton, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2020

The revised Remote Teaching and Learning Plan (RTLP 2.0), which started on Monday, Nov. 30, has been developing since May and is designed to allow more frequent class meetings within a shorter school day.  While...

Back to School Crossword

Back to School Crossword

Maia Schifman, Contributing Artist October 2, 2020

How the Administration Planned for School, Ensured Students’ Safety

How the Administration Planned for School, Ensured Students’ Safety

Noor Naseer, Managing Editor October 1, 2020

Blake’s COVID-19 response team, consisting of Head of School Anne Stavney, Associate Head of School Anne Graybeal, Director of Transportation, Safety, & Security Mike Feinberg, Chief Financial &...

Staff Editorial: COVID-19 Closures and Openings Elicit Conversations About the Balance Between Economic Security and Health

Staff Editorial: COVID-19 Closures and Openings Elicit Conversations About the Balance Between Economic Security and Health

Maggie Seidel, Features Editor May 20, 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting states differently, the stay-at-home orders mandated by individual state governors are enacted on a state-by- state basis. These differing responses, closures,...

New AP Test Brings Challenges, Unknown Format

New AP Test Brings Challenges, Unknown Format

Shira Aronow and Anna Johns May 14, 2020

Many students are uncertain about what to expect with this year’s new changes to the AP exams; however, the resources provided by Blake teachers and The College Board have made the transition easier. Andrew...

City of Minneapolis Closes Parks, Removes Nets

City of Minneapolis Closes Parks, Removes Nets

Sonia Baig, Staff Writer May 11, 2020

Since Governor Tim Walz issued the stay at home order on March 27, Minnesotans have had to find a new normal with socially distant activities.  While many originally turned to enjoying the outdoors...

The recent plunging stock market has sparked new conversations at Blake Asset Managements online meetings.

Blake Asset Management Struggles Are Representative of Erratic U.S. Markets

Chad Woerner, Contributing Writer May 6, 2020

As a recession looms, Blake Upper School’s BAM (Blake Asset Management) have made serious adaptations in the transition to online learning. The open schedule on Fridays has allowed the club to continue...

The recent plunging stock market has sparked new conversations at Blake Asset Managements online meetings.

Blake Asset Management Struggles Are Representative of Erratic U.S. Markets

Chad Woerner, Contributing Writer May 1, 2020

As a recession looms, Blake Upper School’s BAM (Blake Asset Management) have made serious adaptations in the transition to online learning. The open schedule on Fridays has allowed the club to continue...

College Board Cancels, Reschedules, Reformats: ACT, SAT, SAT Subject, AP Exams

College Board Cancels, Reschedules, Reformats: ACT, SAT, SAT Subject, AP Exams

Emma Martinez Sutton, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced major changes in the education system and college admission process. Due to concerns of spreading the coronavirus, ACT, SAT, and AP tests have been altered and/or rescheduled. In response, colleges are re-evaluating their admission standards.A
Coronavirus opens new opportunities to get outside

Coronavirus opens new opportunities to get outside

Linnea Krig, Contributing Writer April 22, 2020

It is hard to tell if the Coronavirus has made it easier or harder to get outside every day. On one hand, we need exercise and mental stimuli other than Netflix and schoolwork. On the other hand, going...

College Board Cancels, Reschedules, Reformats: ACT, SAT, SAT Subject, AP Exams

College Board Cancels, Reschedules, Reformats: ACT, SAT, SAT Subject, AP Exams

Emma Martinez Sutton, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced major changes in the education system and college admission process. Due to concerns of spreading the coronavirus, ACT, SAT, and AP tests have been altered and/or rescheduled....

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