April 28, 2024

Makerspace encourages innovative learning

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

By Maddie Nerad Executive Opinion Editor Makerspace is an innovative elementary school program that the Manhattan Beach Unified School District should prioritize and expand upon in the future. Makerspace is an extracurricular program in which […]

PRO: Postponement of NHS meetings is fair

April 25, 2014 La Vista 0

By Maddie Nerad Opinion Editor The hiatus of Mira Costa’s National Honor Society chapter, due to the Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers’ Association’s response to ongoing contract negotiations, is reasonable and should be supported by students. […]

PRO: Block scheduling would be beneficial

February 28, 2014 La Vista 0

By Maddie Nerad Opinion Editor and Rachel Waxman Contributing Writer A block schedule at Mira Costa would lessen students’ stress levels, provide teachers with more flexibility and enhance learning, all without diminishing Costa’s high standards […]

PRO: Disciplinary measures should be taken

January 31, 2014 La Vista 0

By Maddie Nerad Opinion Editor Mira Costa program advisors should be able to take appropriate steps to discipline students who are misrepresenting their programs, even if those offenses occur off of school grounds. According to […]

SCROC funding needs to persevere budget cuts

March 8, 2013 La Vista 0

By Maddie Nerad Staff Writer The recent elimination of Regional Occupational Center and Program (ROC/P) funding in California will prevent many students at Mira Costa, and throughout the Los Angeles area, from getting practical, career-oriented […]

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