Girls in Belvidere sure know how to build a motor
Some high school competitions actually involve more traditional life skills, like how to fix your car when it breaks down.
Hogan speaks to Jewish middle schoolers
The Md. governor visited a Jewish middle school just outside Washington, telling kids to persevere in their goals, despite hate crimes and other obstacles.
Spring 2017 musicals at IL high schools
Our list of all the musicals expected to be performed at IL high schools this spring is getting longer. Please let us know if we missed yours.
Stanford football player ‘acquitted’ of ‘rape’
A football player at a premier university was charged with sexually assaulting an anonymous female student and found not responsible by a disciplinary board.
Are conductors better with or without a baton?
Researchers wonder whether a conductor is clearer or perceived as being more expressive with or without a baton. It turns out, that depends.
Broken Arrow students work football’s big screen
The students at Broken Arrow HS in Oklahoma were running the video production studio during football season this fall, a tribute to students and staff.
Should Chicago schools provide arrest info?
A civil rights group sues the Chgo. Public Schools to get info it says is vital to reducing the school-to-prison pipeline, esp. for African-Americans.
Balto. rent-to-own homes have lots of lead
Rent-to-own homes frequently come with lead paint problems that the "buyers" are obligated but unable to repair. So kids suffer.
Top 11 school snapshots of 2016
We take a look back at the events from 2016 that we believe have the greatest potential impact on school operations & student lives.
Merry Christmas etc. to all
Schools are out, so there's not much news to report. We want to wish you a merry Christmas, a happy holiday, happy whatever! Just be happy!