School bus fire in Md., accident in IL
A school bus caught fire in College Park, Md., yesterday. No injuries were reported, thanks to the heroic actions of the bus driver.
The 19th turns 100 before next president leaves
The 19th Amendment will turn 100 before the end of the next presidential term (Aug. 18, 2020). Who will be in the White House at that time?
7-year-old Mo. student cried, was handcuffed
A 7-year-old boy, allegedly handcuffed by a police officer in a Kansas City elementary school for crying, is suing the school district.
When U.S. airspace was closed until further notice
Planes were diverted to Canada on 9/11 to stay out of US airspace, which had been closed as never before. Foreigners opened up, and we're grateful.
25 bands take the field in Washington, IL
Marching bands from high schools along the I-55/I-74 corridors in Illinois entertained the crowds in a full day in Washington, IL.
Trump releases sort of an education plan
Donald J Trump issued a few proposals for what he would do as president for education. It's about school choice, vouchers, and merit pay.
Team Up, Speak Up, Fight Concussions on Sept. 13
To increase awareness of concussions among athletes (and hopefully reduce the occurrence), a foundation is broadcasting a 112-year-old speech.
IL marching band season opens Saturday
The competitive marching band season kicks off this weekend across Illinois, with at least 5 early-season festivals on Saturday.
Free speech in flags & T-shirts
Two cases involving student speech: one with a Black Lives Matter T-shirt, the other with an American flag at a football game.
Student group opposes blocking transgender rule
A student council leader in Arundel Co., Md., reminds us that transgender students are often discriminated against but have rights the same as anyone.