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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Senior Michael Colavita sitting down in the flag lobby, reviewing his petition.

One to World policy petitioned by student body

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2016

On Friday, March 5th, senior Michael Colavita sent a petition signed by 533 Westford Academy students to members of the Westford Public School Committee protesting their recent unanimous vote to move the One to World program forward at WA. Unlike many student opposition statements which tend to die off,...

One to One has a lot of benefits that will make the learning experience better for students.

Opinion: One to One improves education for everyone

Alok Ganguly, Editor-in-Chief Nov 3, 2015

In the coming few years, Westford Academy will move to a One to One plan for students, which includes providing some sort of device for each student, such as a tablet or a laptop. This change will have a significant impact on the entire WA community, and overall will be a positive contribution to students’...

One to One may actually hinder learning ability and communication.

Opinion: Downsides of going one to one

Ellie Smith, Editor-in-Chief Nov 3, 2015

Going one to one is a subject that has been on many students’ and teachers’ minds recently. With the increasing use of technology in schools across the country, giving every high school student a laptop seems like a sensible option. According to a recent report from The Journal, 89 percent...

Integrating technology in the curriculum

Integrating technology in the curriculum

Jan 21, 2015
Over the course of the next few years, WA is working on moving towards the implementation of technology in the classroom. Read the articles below for more information and opinions on the issue.
Click here to read an opinion about the implementation of technology in the classroom.

Opinion: Is technology in the classroom worth it?

Jan 21, 2015

By Kai-Lou Yue News Editor As a student, I enjoy it when one of my teachers brings the class to one of the computer labs to work on a project or assignment, or signs out a laptop cart for use in the classroom. It's a welcome change from a typical class of taking notes or listening to the teacher...

Opinion: the race to go one-to-one

Opinion: the race to go one-to-one

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. Obviously, technological innovation is not slowing down anytime soon.  Two years down the road,...

Library is hub of technology at WA

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. While all of this talk about integrating cloud based computing and new instructional software...

Click here for a Q&A with Principal Jim Antonelli regarding the sexting situation at WA.

Antonelli plans to go one-to-one

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy  Editor This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. The quiet buzz and subtle purr of computers can fill the empty space in the library at Westford...