The NYT looks at scoring the PARCC tests
Our long response to a long article about what happens at Pearson's scoring site in San Antonio, where some of the PARCC tests are scored.
Undergrads report nonconsensual sex
We look at sexual assault on college campuses, as graduating seniors prepare to make their way to colleges this fall. It's not a pretty picture.
A little extra money helps Native Amer. school
A little Impact Aid from the federal government is helping an elementary school in Michigan, and by helping, we mean "a lot."
Most powerful Chicago-area tornado in 25 years
An EF-3 tornado struck Coal City, IL. It was the strongest tornado to hit the Chicago area in 25 years. 5 injured, property damage.
Balto. principal admits she stole student funds
A former principal at a famous high school in Baltimore pleaded guilty to the theft of funds intended for student activities.
Missing teen found at party-smashed house
An underage drinking party got out of control on the North Shore. Police found a missing teen there. Warning!!
IL H.S. Assn. settles disability lawsuit
A settlement reached by the IHSA and the attorney general in IL will create state championships in a few new sports for students with disabilities.
Rauner signs part of budget: the part for schools
Gov Rauner (IL) signed approved funding for an increase in the general state aid to schools and a new proration rate of 92%.
Virginia set to pilot full-time online high school
We take a close look at online, or virtual, high schools, as 1 in Mich. graduates its 2nd class and one in Va. is set to open in the fall.
Chicago teacher can now accept Common Core
The "new math" under Common Core may look a little strange. It may look like overkill. It may just look confusing. But there's a method to the madness.