Movie review: The Martian
The movie stretches principles of chemistry a bit, but the math is workable in, say, an algebra class. Plus, the cinematography excels.
La Jolla family sues over football concussions
A lawsuit filed in Calif. alleges a football coach should have allowed a player who suffered a concussion to sit out for the rest of the game.
American Revolution is like ‘real’ change in schools
Education needs a revolution, right? Sometimes, we all do. What will that revolution look like? It may not happen.
Transgender quandary in Twp HSD 211
Palatine, IL-based H.S. Dist. 211 will provide gender-neutral changing and showering areas that transgender students must use. Unlawful.
McHenry strike ends as deal reached
An 8-day teachers' strike ended and classes resumed at McHenry Comm H.S. in northern IL Tuesday, after teachers ratified a new contract.
Band showcase ends the season in NW Indiana
A showcase of marching bands in northwest Ind. draws five fine performances on a cool Saturday afternoon in October.
Failing schools bring out voters, but unequally
Inequity is promoted, not reduced, when school accountability results label schools as failing: voters turn out in White districts, not in Black.
IL H.S. football rushing record set in Rockford
James Robinson of Lutheran H.S. in Rockford, Ill., broke the state's all-time rushing record Friday in a 56-19 win over Byron.
Football booster sues school that banned him
A football booster is banned from school grounds. He allegedly recruited players from another school, which is against the rules.
Ohio State band puts great jazz on the gridiron
Ohio State's marching band paid tribute to jazz to honor their former director, who died recently, when the team took on Maryland this afternoon.