US warns of hackers attacking schools
The US warns schools of a new cyberthreat: criminals demand money for protecting sensitive student data from the dark Web.
George W Bush delivers remarks on Trump-era bigotry
Former Pres Geo W Bush spoke at his institute in NY today, talking about the value of civics education, white supremacy, and democracy.
Small districts in IL study the consolidation idea
Several small districts around St Louis are part of a feasibility study that will look at possible benefits and drawbacks of consolidation.
Plainfield 202 teachers authorize a strike
Teachers in Plainfield, IL, voted to allow a strike, as contract talks reached an impasse last month in the state's 5th-largest district.
Bowie State stabbing may have been a hate crime
A U. of Md. student has been charged with a hate crime in connection with the stabbing death of a black student at Bowie State.
Soda tax will end in Cook Co. on Dec. 1
The added tax of 1 cent per ounce on sugar-sweetened beverages in Cook Co., IL, will end on Dec. 1. Is it a good move or not?
Over anti-LGBT policy, a school loses voucher funds
A Lutheran school in Harford Co., Md., sacrificed state voucher funds because it has reserved the right to deny admission to LGBT students.
Ames band members walk off during national anthem
13 band members at Ames H.S. in Iowa walked off during the national anthem at a football game Friday. Protests continue.
Education advocates concerned about tax reform
Tax reform, with a proposal to eliminate the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, could hurt schools in the long run.
Fires make many homeless, school-less in N. Calif.
Wildfires in N. Calif. have devastated the Wine Country, homes, & schools. Dozens have been killed, thousands left homeless.