Charity project teaches Fla. students ‘giving’ math
A project to raise money for a playground near Daytona Beach provided a real-world scenario for students to learn some math.
Obama announces new College Scorecard
A new tool, a College Scorecard, for comparing the earning potential and debt incurred from attending different colleges, was announced last week.
Hogan says Balto. Co. schools should have A/C
The Md. governor wants to hear from Baltimore County officials why so many so many students are still sweating to death in Baltimore Co. schools.
Teachers in Prospect Heights Dist. 23 on strike
Prospect Heights Dist. 23 is on strike, and students will miss a 2nd day of school on Thursday. This one is about salary, mostly.
Muslim student detained for building a clock
A Muslim student was detained by police who wanted to investigate a clock he had invented but, they thought, looked like a possible bomb.
Elation in Seattle as teachers suspend strike
The Seattle teachers' union has suspended a strike that will, assuming teachers ratify a deal, have lasted 6 days.
Total lunar eclipse to occur on Sept. 27
A total eclipse of the moon will occur on Sept 27-28, 2015. Peak at 10:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Last of a lunar tetrad.
Bands & schools come together for girl with tumor
3 north-suburban marching bands will join forces to continue a fundraising event that brings communities together.
Md. educators: too much testing, lost learning time
The teachers' union in Md. calls on the state and federal government to reduce the amount of time kids spend on testing.
Md. to re-examine life sentences for juveniles
2 Supreme Court rulings cause public defenders to reopen cases in which juveniles got life sentences & make sure the 8th Amendment wasn't violated.