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Eamonn Briem, Multimedia Editor
Eamonn Briem is a senior at South and this is his second year at the Southerner. Briem spends most of his time outside of school either skateboarding or...
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![MPS has contracted a software company called Gaggle to monitor student accounts and writing to identify possible signs of suicide ideation, self-harm, harm to others, signs of depression, exploitation, or bullying. “I would feel comfortable saying that we’ve saved some lives with what we’ve done with [Gaggle],” said Jason Matlock, the Director of Emergency Management, Safety, and Security at MPS.
However, many students are unsure of what Gaggle does or unaware that it even exists. Aesha Graffunder, a sophomore at Roosevelt said, “I see little to no problem with Gaggle itself, its purpose is to provide schools with information that can help protect students. I see way more of a problem with school administrations and how they handle the flags they get from Gaggle.”](https://www.shsoutherner.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/computer-2-300x200.jpg)
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![By most metrics, standardized testing is an ineffective way to measure learning. “[Standardized testing] costs money and time to tell if students are learning. Administrators can come into our classrooms and see evidence of learning,” Teacher Mary Manor said.](https://www.shsoutherner.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/final-elliott-test-475x317.jpg)
Rudy Werle • Mar 13, 2020 at 2:24 pm
Great job, Eamonn and Graham! You guys have a really fresh take on this issue, I’m really glad to hear it! Love you<3
Rudy Werle • Mar 12, 2020 at 2:49 pm
Good job, Eamonn and Graham! You guys had a really fresh take and made a really great story! Love you guys!
Charlie Porter • Mar 12, 2020 at 2:45 pm
Good job Eamonn and Graham! You took a very fresh perspective here and made a really good video!