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.
Addams Family opens on Halloween at Neoga
Some musicals have already closed in Illinois, while others are starting to pick up: Conant, Joliet, Neoga, Niles West. See our database.
Durbin hopes to spare public housing in Cairo, IL
Sen. Durbin visited a Southern IL school Tuesday, telling residents he would work to allow families stay who want to stay.
Obesity rates in the US continue to rise
The CDC says in 2015-16, more Americans were obese than ever in the history of a national survey, up about one-third over 16 years.
Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery is a slow process
Reopening schools in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria will take some doing, some time, and some heroic efforts all around.
Students mark Banned Books Week 2017
When communities rise up and challenge our libraries' right to carry certain books, the community challenges the 1st Amendment, a student explains.
Chance the Rapper: Take Lyft & give to CPS arts ed
If you get a ride from Lyft in Chicago, you can round up your fare to the next dollar and have the extra money help support arts ed in Chicago.