Ohio drops PARCC; is this a sign of the end?
Ohio gov. approved a budget to remove the state from the PARCC consortium. Big loss personally & for the consortium. [...]Read More... from Ohio drops...
Dermatologists note a decline in indoor tanning
Use of indoor tanning facilities declined a little, which is good, because using them causes cancer. If only the Md. Gen. Assy. would figure that...
July 4th D.C. parade brings a band from Norway
A famous band from Norway, along with 2 from IL and 13 other US high school bands will march in the Nat'l Independence Day Parade...
Suspects indicted in killing of Arnesha Bowers
Two suspects in the rape and killing of a Baltimore 11th grader have been indicted in her homicide. The crime might have been gang-related. [...]Read...
Dulaney H.S. scores 100% college acceptance
Staff at 2 Baltimore Co. H.S.'s told graduates to apply to college in order to get accepted to ≥1 2- or 4-year school. [...]Read More......
Re-engaging the 'music helps math' debate
Occasionally articles link music to math ability, suggesting the only reason we should support music ed is that it helps kids with their math. [...]Read...
We're judging schools wrong: IL state supt.
The new IL state supt. of education spoke candidly to the Daily Herald about what school leaders need to do to help kids succeed in...
Teachers of the Year urge political involvement
Trust is a key to teachers seeking a role at the policy-making table, but it works both ways when it comes to consulting with legislators....
Monthly rainfall record for June set at Baltimore
Record rainfall, including a hailstorm that produced destructive hail the size of a grapefruit (4.0 inches), fell during June 2015 in Baltimore. [...]Read More... from...
Black America 'in a state of emergency'
Federal lawmakers said racism is alive and well in the US, and it causes more than a few problems. Starting with health. Also schools. [...]Read...