Ala. H.S. to use Mondays for intervention
In hopes of helping students who have fallen behind, especially in math, and enabling others who need to work at part-time jobs, attendance on Mondays will be optional.
Dozens die in tornadoes & flooding from TX to IL
Severe storms were responsible for the deaths of more than 40 people, causes ranging from tornado damage to being swept away in their cars.
Movie review: Concussion
In the work of Dr Bennet Omalu, we see a true American hero, one who is working to ease the suffering of a players who play one of our favorite games.
Md. revises action plan to protect wildlife
The Md. Dept. of Natural Resources is asking the public, including school groups, to weigh in on a proposed wildlife action plan.
Hair-trigger temperament in concealed-carry IL
Illinois's relatively new concealed-carry law gives people certain rights, but with those come new responsibilities in civil society.
Christians celebrate Nativity of the Lord, Dec. 25
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year, as Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus some 2018 years ago.
Minn. judge restricts #BlackLivesMatter protest
The movement is taking root and pledges to reverse current societal trends that, in racist fashion, devalue the lives of people of color.
Muslims mark The Prophet’s Birthday, Dec. 24
We wish you a very happy Eid Milad ul-Nabi and call on all people of faith to work for peace, justice, happiness, and love.
Variation seen in testing time in Maryland schools
No action is indicated at the state level to impose regulations on schools or dictate the number of hours students should spend on tests.
Brooklyn ex-teacher pleads guilty to kidnapping
A math & physics ex-teacher from Brooklyn pleaded guilty to kidnapping and other charges in connection with the sexual abuse of 7 female students.