When trauma requires accommodation
A lawsuit in Calif. seeks to get students who have witnessed violence in their communities special accommodations as disabled students.
College football players can't unionize
Northwestern's football players can't form a union, but the need for reform in FBS college athletics is dire.
Md. counties debate artificial turf vs. grass
The Md. Association of Counties discussed the advantages and disadvantages of artificial turf, compared to grass, at its conference.
Emergency legislation considered for exit exams
Calif. cancels a test required for graduation but forgets to cancel the law that made the test a graduation requirement.
Mich. parent can carry handgun into school
A circuit court in Michigan is allowing a licensed owner of a handgun to carry it into an elementary school.
Spoof of a spoof misses the mark
In the war on public education, some networks inject great humor; others are boorish. Here's one example of the difference.
Disciplined N.J. student was not a bully
N.J. parents sued a school for labeling their son as a bully when all he did was identify a girl who had lice.
When you're in high school & a new baby comes
Having a new baby brother or sister when you're in high school or middle school can present challenges for teenagers and parents.
Obituary: Md. 'Batman' dies in car accident
A local hero to sick kids has died: Lenny Robinson, of Owings Mills, Md., dressed up as Batman and visited hospitalized children to spread cheer.
Football practice in the southwestern heat
A strong heat wave in southern California and Arizona follows one in Texas earlier this week, and football teams have to adjust.