The State of Our School

Carol Xu and Katy Clark

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly shook the normal order of life in Pleasanton, forcing people into isolation and schools online.  Now, as we come back to school in a new normal, reporters Carol Xu and Katy Clark investigate how student and staff morale at Amador has been affected by the pandemic and the return to in-person learning. We interview a diverse number of Dons, including students, teachers, and counselors, to find out the real state of our school.

 

 

 

 

Episode 1: Isolation

Amador students and staff share the different challenges they experienced last year during remote-learning.

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Episode 2: Return of the Living Dead

As we return back to school,  the Amador body reflects on the transition from online to in person, highlighting their insecurities and their excitement.

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Episode 3: Spirited Away

Individuals at Amador have been hit with a new wave of school spirit, and explain how school spirit is important to overall morale.

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Episode 4: Words of WisDon

People of all different perspectives offer impactful and relevant advice to the Amador body, drawing on their unique experiences from COVID.

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