Donald Trump, in his own words
We are in the middle of what seems like a very divisive political campaign for the office of president. What can we learn or teach?
In the matter of Ryan Lochte, white athlete
Some people can get away with crimes. Like white Olympic swimmers. Not black kids, though, who are sometimes shot by police before they can apologize.
Total solar eclipse exactly one year away
We're one year away from a total solar eclipse, the first one visible from the US in about 38 years. What will you do?
Kan. Supreme Court orders equity in school funding
Kansas funded its schools equitably, but there is still a need in the state to challenge the notion that tax cuts lead to prosperity.
How fish fins evolved to become fingers
New research out of the University of Chicago provides insight into one of the most important evolutionary developments for humans: fingers.
Annual appeal: get your vaccinations up to date
Vaccinations against measles and other diseases are important for all parents before they send their kids off to school. Everywhere in the world.
Prince George’s Co. loses a big Head Start grant
A Head Start program in Md. will lose a big grant. We wonder if that's a bad thing, given the failures of Head Start.
Former student to lead the Glenbrook North band
The marching band from Glenbrook North HS in Chicago northern suburbs welcomes a former student as co-director of the marching band this fall.
After-school ‘Satan’ clubs are popping up
Satanic clubs are popping up in a few places. Not to worship the devil but to eliminate from schools those who take advantage of religious liberty to indoctrinate kids.
Dirty clothes lead to absenteeism (NOT)
There are benefits to wearing clean clothes (reduced risk of skin infections & smelling bad). School attendance isn't a benefit.