Teen birth rate drops for 7th straight year
The teen birth rate hit a new low in 2015, according to the CDC. It's still high among certain ethnic groups, higher than some European countries.
Boy drew lynching, has to take mental health exam
Creativity takes a blow, and teachers who expect students to be artistic should be better trained or more qualified to evaluate that artistic output.
Marching band is a transformation at Ben Davis
Marching bands were greeted with rain Saturday at Ben Davis High School west of Indianapolis for its 36th annual invitational festival.
Woman says teachers locked her son in a closet
A mom in Southern IL sues the school & teachers who, she claims, confined her son in a small room when other action would've been more appropriate.
Racist remarks chanted on a Md. school bus
Middle school students in an affluent Washington suburb were caught chanting racial slurs on a school bus and should be disciplined.
Game theory says we overuse common resources
Scores have been released, and we're churning over the data right now. But be careful how you use test scores in school operations.
Bumblebees show a sugar rush with sweet nectar
Bees not only display signs of intelligence but also emotion, and it may have something to do with how much sugar is in the nectar they drink.
IL concussion diagnoses up over 5 years
More IL students were diagnosed with concussions last year than in 2010, reflecting an increased awareness of concussion in youth sports.
Free speech wins: selfies in the voting booth
Now anyone can take selfies as they vote, including the ballot, a practice that was banned in New Hampshire but is now perfectly legal.
Chicago teachers authorize a strike
Chicago teachers have voted to authorize a strike if contract negotiations fall through. Unknown at this time if it can be averted.