Italian is a well known cuisine, as many people worldwide know some type of dish from Italy. Italian food is considerably more than just pizza and pasta. In fact, the cuisine is very diverse and com... More
The 20+ year old CCT program at TJ is experiencing a highly anticipated, impactful change. The Careers + Communication Technology (CCT) foundations class has been a part of Thomas Jefferson High S... More
Mr. Pratarelli has gone above and beyond to help his students to accomplish their goals. Nicholas Pratarelli teaches AP Calculus BC, a class he believes is so difficult that only a few students dare t... More
You know what they say: “push things to the last minute, and they only take a minute to do.” According to an American Psychological Association article, 80-95% of college students procrastinate. F... More
The SAT has been administered with paper and pencil since 1926, but as of Spring 2024, it is now digital. A new field for standardized tests, many students are ready to welcome the new digital Schol... More
In January of 2024, Alaska Airlines flight 1282 resorted to an in-flight emergency landing. Alaska Airlines, one of the most popular airlines in the United States, was forced to ground dozens of Boe... More
James Stephenson teaches Civics and AP U.S. Government and Politics, educating future students in political science. According to a Foundation for Individual Rights and Expresion survey, only a third ... More
Many believe that the Sprite at McDonald’s tastes incredible. But why? Sprite is Sprite, right? No, wrong! Not all Sprite is created equal. Sprite, a sugary, carbonated beverage that has a hint of l... More
The ongoing substitute teacher shortage is affecting many schools around the country, but there might be a solution. Students may not know it, but substitute teachers play a vital role in keeping educ... More
One TJ teacher has ventured back into the world of AP Calculus after years of teaching other courses. Brock Strickland, who is a well-known and well-loved teacher has been teaching TJ mathematics for ... More
