School
“Screenagers Under The Influence” is the latest addition to the “Screenagers” trilogy, a documentary series that explores the impact of modern day technology on students. Previous screenings of the trilogy explored how parents, counselors and educators can support teens in navigating mental health challenges as well as how the digital revolution has reshaped adolescence. The Parent Teacher Student Association sponsored the screening, which took place on Jan. 29 in the Lynbrook theater, followed by a Q-and-A session with Lisa Tabb, the series’ co-director and co-producer.
Community
Governor Gavin Newsom’s $20-billion plan to build a 45-mile tunnel to transport water from Northern to Southern California under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta gained support from the Santa Clara Valley Water District on Jan. 14. In a 6-1 vote, the board approved $9.7 million for geotechnical studies and planning, positioning the district as a key partner in the tunnel’s development. Supporters argue the project is essential for Santa Clara County’s future water supply, while opponents criticize its high cost and potential ecological impact on the Delta.
National
On Jan. 24, federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement attempted to enter and search Hamline Elementary School for undocumented immigrants but were denied entry. Two days earlier, on Jan. 22, President Donald Trump revoked a directive that had barred arrests in “sensitive” locations, including schools, courthouses and places of worship. FUHSD sent out an email on Jan. 23 addressing concerns the community has voiced over the possibility of visits from the ICE. The district is focused on ensuring that students have the right to equal access to free public education regardless of immigration status, as per Resolution No. 2425-15.
International
South Korea’s Constitutional Court officially began the impeachment trial on Dec. 16 to determine whether the suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed from office after his controversial attempt to impose martial law on Dec. 3. Yoon declared that “anti-state” forces, who sympathized with North Korea, controlled the country’s parliament. The hearing marks a pivotal moment in the political crisis surrounding Yoon as the court considers the legal and constitutional implications of his actions. Tensions escalated on Jan. 19 when Yoon’s supporters stormed the court after his detainment period was extended. On Jan. 26, South Korean prosecutors indicted Yoon on charges of leading a rebellion.
