Congress launches annual app challenge
Can you code an app? Win a contest, with prizes, and even get your app displayed in the halls of Congress if you're one of the winners from your district.
Public can often use school facilities: track, pool, etc.
Do you know if you can use the facilities, such as a running track or swimming pool, at your local high school? Many schools across the country allow it.
DeVos, Ivanka Trump talk STEM for girls
Is there a shortage of girls going into STEM-related careers? Maybe there was at one point, but it has largely disappeared these days.
Later h.s. start times bring gains for students
Research continues to underscore the benefits of starting the high school day at or after 8:30. Grad rate, attendance up after change.
FAIL: Mythbusting about learning styles
We look, once again, at teen learning styles & propose that, while they are neuromyths, they can help instruction.
Businesses benefit from employee retention
A sort of revolving door is developing within the White House, as the president's chief of staff was abruptly pushed away. Not good for business.
H.S. football players to raise funds for kids’ hospital
Football teams from 2 high schools near Peoria, IL, will raise funds this weekend for St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
New factory jobs may come to Wisconsin
In terms of career-readiness, the government can play a role. Let's start with building manufacturing capacity and talent in the US, if we can.
Trump bans transgender people from military
Transgender policy took center stage today, as Pres Trump declared that transgender people would be banned from military service.
School funding politics and games in IL
School funding is held up in IL, despite approval of a state budget this month, over disagreements between the governor and lawmakers.