By Anna Lopez, Staff Artist In an effort to keep students and faculty safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida schools have been conducted virtually since mid-March.  A concern among educators and parents alike is that with this digital method of learning, students will lose motivation for school. In short, that students will procrastinate more. In an April poll on The Artisan’s Instagram story, 77 percent … Continue reading Side Effect of Online School:Procrastination

By Summer Carrier Staff Writer How people, students and teachers alike, are adapting to the technology required for online public education varies greatly. There have been significant issues for students, including technical frustrations.  “I’ve had work get deleted multiple times on Teams… it’s also bothersome to check in with eight different teachers every day,” said Brooks Davenport, a junior in Technical Theatre. For others, it’s … Continue reading Digital Learning Life: Effects on Students, Teachers

By Dariana Alvarez Managing Editor   In late March, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that standardized testing would be cancelled for all Florida students from kindergarten to 12th grade due to school closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These standardized tests include the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA), a high-stakes test for which students and teachers spend a significant amount of time preparing.    “Coronavirus’s effect on … Continue reading Students relieved high stakes tests cancelled