Gun in a Naperville school, manhunt in Plainfield
A student was carrying a gun inside Naperville Central H.S., and nearby schools were locked down as police searched for a wanted man.
Supreme Court won’t review a Md. pat-down search
What makes a pat-down search constitutional during a traffic stop? Not the strong smell of marijuana, at least not in Maryland.
Circadian rhythm studies win a Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to 3 Americans who helped us explain the circadian rhythms that control things like when teenagers sleep.
Anonymous Alerts help keep student identity private
Bullying may get reported more often if the person reporting it to school officials can remain anonymous, Downers Grove South H.S. hopes.
Mass shooting at a country music concert in Las Vegas
A gunman fired on the crowd from the 32nd story of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Sunday night. At least 20 people are dead. >100 injured.
Penn. school funding fight can proceed to trial
A nationally famous school funding case can proceed to trial, the Penn. Supreme Court ruled. The decision could affect schools everywhere.
US flag displayed on the ground at York H.S.
A re-creation of a controversial art exhibit at an IL h.s. caused a social media firestorm. People commented that the "lesson" was disgusting.
Girl in England talks exam-based depression in teens
Exams are tough and they cause teenagers stress—not just in the US, but in England as well, where the kids have a higher stake in the tests.
Using the national anthem in protest isn’t a new idea
Poets and other artists were using the national anthem in protest long before the NFL was a spark of an idea in anyone's mind.
From a poor Baltimore school to Harvey victims
Students across the country have really stepped up to help those who lost so much in hurricanes. One charter school in Baltimore stands out.