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Mateen believes all students should “see themselves in what they’re learning,” adding, “there are a lot more commonalities… but there’s beauty in the differences as well.” Her philosophy aligns with frameworks like New York’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education, which affirms diverse identities and fosters empathy. As debates over educational content intensify […]

“Embrace Your Uncomfortability.” Ms. Mateen on the Future of Black ...   Recently updated !
















It’s Friday night at Fairfield Warde High School. It’s homecoming night, and the senior students are excited for the football game to start. “The Stampede,” Warde’s sports student section, is going crazy as the football team rushes onto the field. At the center of the commotion in the stands is […]

Steven Lewis: King of the Stampede


The summer sun is dwindling, and a new school year has begun. This year welcomes lots of newness, mask rules, bathroom closings, and in addition, new members of the school faculty. One of those new staff members is Ms. Woron, a teacher in Fairfield Warde’s Art Department! Ms. Woron is […]

New Year, New Art Teacher