Student newspaper returns to Quincy, digitally
Welcome back to the exploratory world of high school student journalism, The Q-Review at Quincy HS in Illinois.
Illinois
Chicago Public Schools: Rauner cheats kids
Chicago Public Schools sent out a letter earlier this week, blaming Gov. Rauner of being like Pres. Trump, stealing from the most vulnerable children.
We grow with birthdays & celebrations
Where does the idea of a birthday party come from? How do you celebrate birthdays? And what, exactly, are you celebrating?
Libertyville stands strong after 4 students die
Deaths of 3 students at Libertyville HS over Thanksgiving shook the community, but teams, along with a whole community, stand strong in their wake.
Galena referendum seeks construction, safety
Should Galena schools be upgraded? It will take a voter-approved bond issue to make that happen, and voters will decide in April.
Students sick at St. Charles East; norovirus
St Charles East HS closed for 2 days as a result of hundreds of students who fell ill from a very infectious and hardy virus.
DeVos considers non-college success paths
Providing options for post-secondary education that lead to successful lives is touted by Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos and a student in Illinois.
IL proposes a law to test for lead
IL may get a new law that will require certain elementary schools and daycares to test the drinking water for lead. Good move.
Highland Park board member resigns in protest
A district on Chicago’s N. Shore is going through a tough time, and the outgoing supt. thinks some schools should be closed. Not everyone agrees.
White teen assaulted in Chicago & on Facebook
The beating of a white, mentally disabled teen by 4 young black adults, broadcast on Facebook Live, has stirred outrage and concern.