Possible conflict of interest in chocolate milk study
A study by the U. of Md. about a brand of chocolate milk shows a potential conflict of interest: food makers collaborate with schools.
Md. social hosting law said to be inadequate
Underage drinking is recognized as a problem that can lead to dangers, such as drunk driving accidents. A Md. legislator wants to help.
Opinion: Stats go too far in medicine & education
Statistics can be useful in measuring student achievement and growth, but there are other aspects of school that are far more important and on point.
Movie review: Yellow Day
A Christian telling of a great story out of Alabama confuses the message of service to our fellow human being. Too bad.
Bomb threats cause disruptions in IL, Md.
Bomb threats and other threats have been received at several schools in IL and Md. The non-credible threats, it's believed, were made by students.
Lead in the water supply in Flint, MI
Dire situation in Flint, Mich.: The water supply is contaminated with lead from cheap pipes. Schools ask for help in the form of clean water.
Tweet about sportsmanship gets girl suspended
A Wis. high school basketball player got a 5-game suspension for tweeting about new "sportsmanship" guidelines from the WIAA.
Online writing tests favor the users
Using a computer to take tests may cause some unfairness between high-performing and other students, not only in math but in writing.
Court hears arguments in union dues case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case that could require teachers' unions to operate in a substantially different environment.
Md. school snapshots in a quick minute, Jan. 10
Md. releases PARCC results to parents, districts grapple with budgets, some schools without heat, and some very artistic students.