Students sick at St. Charles East; norovirus
St Charles East HS closed for 2 days as a result of hundreds of students who fell ill from a very infectious and hardy virus.
My school-centered alternative fact predictions
Kellyanne Conway made an observation this weekend that "alternative facts" were dispensed from the White House by the press secretary.
We portray disabilities to make the able feel good
How do we portray disabled people? Can we portray them more accurately or in a way that will help to ease their inclusion in a diverse society?
Grade 8 PARCC math: solid geometry
Students in 8th grade should be able to find and work with the volumes of sphere, cones, & cylinders. How big is that shot-put?
Women around the world march in protest
Protests in hundreds of cities around the world sounded a universal call for women's rights and the need to keep protecting equality for all individuals.
16 dead in a school bus crash in Italy
A school bus crash in Italy has killed at least 16 students from Hungary, who were on their way home after a school ski trip in France.
Blow up the White House, Madonna thinks
Violent rhetoric from the Women's marches, and violent actions from the inauguration are being reported. Unacceptable.
Donald Trump’s inaugural address
Donald John Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the US today in Washington. He spoke of promises for a better future.
Movie review: Hidden Figures
A movie about the role black women played in NASA's rocket programs in the 60s brings home some important lessons for students everywhere.
Student walkouts join Trump protests
Walkouts, protests, some rioting occurred today in schools in connection with the inauguration of Donald Trump as the country's 45th president.