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Hey there, Hinsdale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Residents question fairness of AP social studies access at Hinsdale schools
  • Why District 86 may pull the plug on its FOIA log
  • What Nvidia's new AI deal means for Central and South students

Also on today's calendar: FREE Seller's Workshop with CWR Group and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clearing and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Big Social Studies Gap At Hinsdale Central, South (patch.com) — Residents are pressing Hinsdale High School District 86 to address what they see as a long-running inequity in social studies opportunities between Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South, especially in access to AP World History. They argue that course offerings and alignment favor Central, contributing to persistent gaps in advanced coursework participation, despite district claims that disparities have been reduced.
   

• Stepping Back From Openness At Hinsdale District 86 (patch.com) — Hinsdale High School District 86 is considering ending its long-standing online log of Freedom of Information Act requests, a key transparency tool used by local residents. Most board members, guided by legal advice citing liability and AI-related privacy concerns, favor dropping the log, while at least one member and comparisons to Hinsdale District 181 highlight worries about reduced public accountability.
   

• Central, South Enter Nvidia AI Partnership, Firm At 'Forefront Of Safety' (patch.com) — Hinsdale High School District 86 has approved a new partnership with Nvidia to give Central and South students hands-on experience in AI, accelerated computing, and data science, starting with tech interns and AI club members. Officials stress that student data will remain district property and not be sold, while also acknowledging risks like overreliance on AI-generated content and the need for strong math skills.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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