Texas students put 9/11 in a hurricane context
It’s been 16 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pa. How did your school remember those who died?
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Trump’s DACA ax makes life rough for students
The overwhelming majority of Americans support allowing kids who are in the US under DACA protection to stay here, even if the DACA program ends.
Selinsgrove confronts a drug abuse problem
Drug problems are certainly affecting US schools and US schoolchildren, reports Hilde Lysiak from Selinsgrove, Pa.
Post-Katrina lessons for student hurricane victims
Even in the face of a natural disaster, kids can show great resilience. But everyone has to beware of the dangers that come in a hurricane’s wake.
L.A. wildfire, from 30 years of growth, is contained
Schools in S. Calif. briefly saw a wildfire in the mountains near L.A. It’s been brought under control, but everything’s coated with ash.
Houston ISD implements a rolling restart
America rushed to the aid of Houston schools & students. Except for a few badly damaged campuses, students will be heading back to school soon.
Magnitude 8.1 earthquake strikes Mexico
An earthquake has devastated parts of Mexico, esp. those near its border with Guatemala. But the effects were felt for 100s of miles. Tsunami warning.
Irma, a Cat. 5, wipes out Antigua, Barbuda; Fla. in path
Hurricane Irma remained a Category 5 storm longer than any other hurricane in recorded history. It’s headed to south Florida.
DACA fate worries students about their future
If Pres. Trump doesn’t decide the fate of DACA immigrant children by tomorrow, 10 atty’s general say they’ll force his hand by filing a lawsuit.
Federal rule change could make grad rates fall
States that offer different levels of high school diploma may need to adjust their graduation rates pursuant to a federal rule change.