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As one of few Latinx students at Jefferson, sophomore Andrea Silva speaks out.
On a trip to Chicago, senior Didi Elsyad and a friend pose for a picture in front of the Cloud Gate.
As part of the Student Diversity Initiative at Jefferson, Kaur (left) poses for a club photo.
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Standing for an end-of-year photo, senior Didi Elsyad joins her freshman IBET class. Elsyad was the only Black student in her class.
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Diversity at TJ
The Equity Team seeks to promote and discuss the cultural, religious, gender, and other identities of the 1,809 students at Jefferson.
An education in equity
Aafreen Ali and Rachel Lewis • February 28, 2021

You walk into the classroom and take a seat. The teacher announces the lesson plan for the day, and you reach into your bag for a pencil to take notes. To your surprise and...

(Un)Equal opportunity: Breaking down demographics at Jefferson
(Un)Equal opportunity: Breaking down demographics at Jefferson
June 20, 2020
African American Assistant Principals of TJ: Seeking Representation
African American Assistant Principals of TJ: Seeking Representation
February 8, 2020
The Perks of the College Partnership Program
The Perks of the College Partnership Program
January 14, 2019
The Asian student body is overwhelming compared to that of the African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian population at Jefferson.
Dwindling diversity
November 25, 2018
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Outreach
A 4th grader at Weyanoke Elementary school listens as freshman Megan Enochs explains the science behind constructing a safe and secure container for the egg drop. Enochs is part of a WISE, in which Jefferson students teach girls from Weyanoke Elementary School about scientific concepts through fun experiments.
Stemming opportunities for the disadvantaged
Pramodani Arulkumar and Niharika Chandna • February 11, 2020

Eraser marks covering the white paper now hidden by grey scribbles. Pencils rushing to complete the test. Pages whooshing as they are flipped through. Each question checked...

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