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.
Will Md. students experience more summer slide?
We ask (and look to research seeking answers) whether Gov Larry Hogan's order for Md. schools to start after Labor Day will hurt students academically.
Urban youth produce film on anxiety, depression
A group of teens produced a movie based on surveys of a major concern among their peers: anxiety and depression.
Judge orders a Penn. district to revoke a tax hike
A school district in Pennsylvania raised taxes more than they should have, a judge has ruled. The district says spec. ed. programs will be hurt and is appealing.
Pope Francis names Mother Teresa a saint
Mother Teresa, the nun who worked with poor people in India and spread a network of compassion across the country was named a saint today.