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.
Gates talks school reform on a school day
Bill & Melinda Gates discuss and give a speech about the future of their Seattle-based foundation with regard to education reform.
Brain trauma widespread in high school football
Football is a dangerous sport. Maybe, though, it's even more dangerous than we thought, due to hits that don't result in concussions.
Byrd-Bennett indicted in SUPES Academy kickback
The former CEO of Chicago Public Schools has been indicted on federal charges in connection with kickbacks she allegedly received.
Students donate diapers etc. to families in need
We report on groups of students who work to donate diapers and other items needed by mothers to families in need of assistance.