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Jack Laird

Jack Laird, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Jack Laird, and I’m a freshman at Foran High School. This is my first year taking journalism, and I am a staff writer. I picked journalism because I love writing and learning about the people and places around me. At Foran, I am involved in boys soccer and boys basketball. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and watching sports. Some other things about myself are that I have 2 sisters.

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Launching: Robbie Testo pitching, May, 1 2026. Photo Courtesy: Jack Laird.

Learning the Hard Way

Foran Finds Positives in Loss
Jack Laird, Staff Writer | May 14, 2026

The energy and excitement of freshman baseball came to life through moments both big and small. From the crack of the bat every detail shows how much the game means to the players. Games and practices in Milford highlights not just athletic ability, but growth, teamwork, and determination. The more...

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In Action: Worcester-Juran helping students in the literacy center, March 13, 2026. Photo courtesy: Tino Scaranuzzo.

Inside the Teaching Journey

A Look Into The Steps of Becoming a Teacher
Tino Scaranuzzo and Jack Laird | April 1, 2026

Choosing to become a teacher is more than picking a job—it is stepping into a role that shapes future generations. The journey requires dedication, education, and real classroom experience. From college courses to student teaching, the path to the front of the classroom is both challenging and rewarding. English...

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Block Day: A graphic of the block day schedule, February 10, 2026. Photo courtesy: Lisa Farrell.

Block Days

A Better Way to Learn or a Bigger Challenge?
Tino Scaranuzzo and Jack Laird | March 4, 2026

Instead of rushing from class to class every 58 minutes, many schools use a block day schedule with longer class periods that meet fewer times a week. This type of schedule can change how students learn and how teachers educate. While block scheduling can allow for deeper lessons, less daily stress,...

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[Video] The Youth Gambling Problem

What Milford Has to Say
Joey Kerzner, Jack Laird, and Angie Vargas | January 30, 2026

Gambling is the practice of risking money and/or placing some kind of stake in a game or bet. As more online games begin to incorporate different forms of gambling, cases of youth gambling continue to rise. Mallory Schultz, a counselor at the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), has expressed...

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In Action: Einstein teaching students Spanish 2 students, November 14, 2025. Photo courtesy: Jack Laird.

How Learning Another Language Opens New Doors

Tino Scaranuzzo and Jack Laird | December 9, 2025

In today's world, knowing one or more languages is not just a talent; it's a real advantage. Whether someone is trying to connect with different cultures, travel more easily, or find a job, knowing more than one language opens a whole new world of opportunities. According to the American Council on...

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A teacher helping a student: helping students in the numeracy center on October 15, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Jack Laird

Burden or Benefit?

The Real Impact Of Homework
Jack Laird and Santino Scaranuzzo | November 5, 2025

After a long day of school, students come home to relax but are quickly met with another challenge: homework. While homework assignments are intended to reinforce learning, some students say they also often bring stress and frustration, negatively impacting their mental health and academic performance. The...

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Playing in the Goal: Tino Scaranuzzo directing the team up the field after stopping a goal. September 2, 2025. Photo courtesy: Denise Larka

Defending More Than the Goal

John Johnson and Jack Laird | September 17, 2025

With only three years of experience, Foran soccer player Tino Scaranuzzo looks to push past his challenging schedule with a young new group of players. Scaranuzzo, the goalie, is considered one of the leaders on the team and will be doing everything in his power to guide his team to success this season.  The...

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