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The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

Leila Sheridan

Leila Sheridan, Political Liaison

Leila Sheridan is a senior in her fourth year on the staff of “The Weekly.” She is currently the Political Liaison. She was previously a Staff Writer during her freshman year and a Videographer her sophomore year. Other than “The Weekly,” Leila is on Parker’s field hockey team and is one of the editors of the magazine SCOUT.

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Prioritize Politics

Prioritize Politics

Why We Should Center Current Events In Classroom Discussions
Leila Sheridan
January 29, 2021

Prison Gerrymandering in Illinois

How Incarcerated People’s Population Gives Power to Downstate Residents
Leila Sheridan
November 24, 2020
"More or Less School?" Comic by cartoonist Maddy Leja.

Lessons For Remote Learning

How Unconventional Memorial Instagram Posts Shaped My Mind
Leila Sheridan
October 7, 2020

Intervention Without Proper Explanation

Why Freshman Health Class Should Change
Leila Sheridan, Political Liaison
September 7, 2020

Head-To-Head: Should We Implement Senior Month?

"Senior Month" Enhances Seniors’ Education
Leila Sheridan, Culture Critic
April 12, 2020

My Visit To Nevermore Park

Leila Sheridan, Culture Critic
February 13, 2020

Is Summer Really A Break?

Schedules Should Be Released At The End Of Summer
Leila Sheridan, Videographer
June 6, 2019

Mansplaining

Dynamics of Mansplaining at Parker
Leila Sheridan, Videographer
May 9, 2019

Head to Head: Should the Long Lost Committee Make a Comeback?

No, the Committee of Four Should Not Return
Leila Sheridan, Videographer
February 14, 2019

Classroom Discomfort

How Students Take Credit For Others’ Ideas
Julia Auerbach and Leila Sheridan
November 20, 2018

Rate My Teacher

A Look at Student Feedback Across Parker
Leila Sheridan, Videographer
October 30, 2018
Head to Head: The New Attendance Policy is an Upgrade

Head to Head: The New Attendance Policy is an Upgrade

Teaching Students Honesty And Responsibility
Leila Sheridan, Videographer
October 4, 2018

Practice Makes Perfect

Should Preseason Take Up A Month Of Summer?
Leila Sheridan, Videographer
September 5, 2018
An Easier Acclimation to School

An Easier Acclimation to School

Should Teachers Assign Summer Homework?
Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018
Head to Head: Seniors Should Not Be Allowed to Vote

Head to Head: Seniors Should Not Be Allowed to Vote

Should Seniors Be Allowed to Vote in SG Elections?
Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
May 26, 2018

From One Proposal To Four

A Change in the Eighth Graders’ Student Government Proposal
Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018

From Limiting Club Emails to More Publicity

The Email Proposal’s Journey
Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018

My First Experience with Finals

Learning to Balance Stress
Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018

Will Clubs Lose Members?

A Look behind the Proposal to Clear Students’ Inboxes
Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018

The Annual Upper School Open House

An Understanding of Community
Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017

Dealing With the Loss of Star Players

Parker’s Boys’ Basketball Team
Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Bearman, far right, and her class prepares for their mindfulness yoga after recess.

The New Alexandra Bearman

Leila Sheridan, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
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