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.
Sour cream sales linked to motorcycle deaths
A new "nonprofit" wants to suppress accident data so that sour cream businesses can thrive.
Minor criminal charges filed for speaking, kissing
Were racist remarks made against a former Bears tight end in a wealthy north suburb? Did the school file trumped-up charges against him?
H.S. students opt out of football in Texas
Why do you suppose football participation numbers in Texas have gone down a little bit over the last 5 years? NPR hypothesizes.
Day 3 of a teachers’ strike in Seattle
Seattle teachers went on strike Wednesday, Sept 9, which was supposed to be the first day of school for about 52,000 students.