Student charged in sex assault at Friends School
One of the best ways to stop sexual assaults is to encourage students to talk about the subject, even though it may be painful at times.
S. Elgin boy recovering after attack at school
A 7th grader was attacked in the hallway at school in South Elgin, IL. He slipped into a coma and is now recovering, as the family seeks info.
Non-issues abound about autism with Trump
Pres. Trump spoke a little, and a little too dimly, about autism at a White House event yesterday with US Ed. Sec. Betsy DeVos.
Teaching ‘yes’ means ‘yes’ for sexual consent
Sex ed in h.s. would include a "requirement" to teach affirmative consent as part of the curriculum if a Md. bill becomes law.
Lincoln’s B-day: mannequins in S.D., erosion in Calif.
Lincoln's Birthday this year brought a mix of unusual celebrations and preparedness action for a possible flooding disaster in California.
We the People: state champs from IL, Md.
How well student teams from across the nation know the Constitution will be put to the test at the national finals in April.
2 Md. districts can start before Labor Day
2 districts in Md. will be able to start school in the fall before Labor Day, if they want, which they probably will, given the snowy weather there.
Independence sought for Maryland charter schools
Maryland's governor would like to relax some charter school regs and create a separate state authority that could overrule certain local board decisions.
New tardy policy in Rockford is controversial
Tardy policies have been updated at several schools, placing a focus on punctuality and enhancing student engagement.
On Charles Darwin’s 208th birthday
Today is Charles Darwin's birthday, and we celebrate it by talking about the intersection of science, religion, the care of our planet, and technological advances.