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The Parker Weekly

The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

Alexandra Brainerd

Alexandra Brainerd, Editor in Chief

Alexandra Brainerd is one of this year's Weekly Editors-in-Chief. She is a senior and has loved all four years she has spent working for The Weekly staff. In previous years, she held the positions of News Editor and Managing Editor.  Alexandra also enjoys playing field hockey for the Upper School team and likes to play piano.

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Redefining Diversity

Consultant Dr. Derrick Gay Works with Parker to Reexamine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Alexandra Brainerd, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2017
Parker's Journey on the Underground Railroad

Parker’s Journey on the Underground Railroad

Colson Whitehead Discusses His Award-Winning Novel
Alexandra Brainerd, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2017

New Upper School Head Announced

Justin Brandon Selected Through Updated Process
Owen Marks and Alexandra Brainerd
February 11, 2017

Spicing Up the Kitchen

School Renovates Cafeteria Space
Alexandra Brainerd, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2016
Josh Moulton is the artist and owner of Josh Moulton Fine Art Gallery on Clark Street. Photo courtesy of Josh Moulton.

The Artist Living Across from Parker

Josh Moulton's Life as a Painter
Alexandra Brainerd, Managing Editor
April 22, 2016
CEO of CPS, Forrest Claypool, visits with Parker students in March.

CEO Forrest Claypool Talks CPS

Power of Education Club Hosts CEO
Alexandra Brainerd, Managing Editor
April 22, 2016

The Cycle of Racism

Dr. Beverly Tatum Talks Race at Parker
Alexandra Brainerd, Managing Editor
December 18, 2015
Beilock speaks to students about her work during a Morning Ex on November 18.

Visiting Scientist Sian Beilock Talks Stress

Are You Being Chased by Lion or Answering a Math Question?
Alexandra Brainerd, Managing Editor
November 25, 2015

Pilot Science Tracking Program

Freshmen Pile Into Sophomore Chemistry
Alexandra Brainerd, Managing Editor
October 9, 2015
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