Burglars break & steal band instruments in Gary
Band instruments, carpeting, and a water pipe were damaged in a burglary at a Gary school the thieves apparently thought had been closed.
Skepticism spike surrounding standardized tests
The gauges in our brains that track skepticism for the validity and even relevance of state tests are pegged off-scale high.
Terrorist attack thwarted on a Parisian train
Unarmed Americans & 2 others were honored for their heroism in stopping a shooter on a high-speed train in France.
Should you take selfies in a ballot booth?
A law in N.H. seeks to protect people from having to prove they voted a certain way, but it may ban speech that should be protected.
Neb. looks to make math standards deeper
Nebraska could adopt new standards for math instruction next month, and we hope whatever standards they adopt serve students well.
Poll: Americans see schools as more than a test
The latest PDK poll came out Sunday. People don't like tests, are split on opting out, and like their local schools.
Hunger strike may #SaveDyett H.S. in Chicago
We pray for the best as officials in Chicago decide what should next happen to a landmark of Chicago education.
Cornel West sees a 'Black prophetic fire'
We must address inequity in educational and housing opportunities for predominantly black and low-income communities.
Man arrested for sexual assault of 14-year-old girl
A man from an affluent suburb of Chicago has been charged with setting up a gang rape of a 14-year-old Chicago girl.
Irrationality proof gave rise to rational thinking
The Greeks developed the Pythagorean Theorem. That led to a proof that the square root of 2 is irrational and much more.