Bands of America 2015: Artificial turf survey
A quick survey of venues for Bands of America in 2015 shows that all the festivals take place on artificial turf. [...]Read More... from Bands...
Obituary: John & Alicia Nash
John Nash, who inspired A Beautiful Mind & shared a Nobel Prize for his economic theories on noncooperative games, dies at 86. [...]Read More... from...
Every kid needs a family: new Casey report
Kids, even those in foster care programs, should grow up in supportive families, and policymakers should do what they can to make that happen. [...]Read...
IL music state champions
We congratulate the winners of IL's state music sweepstakes, a computed score based on solo & ensemble and large group competitions. [...]Read More... from IL...
What psychologists know about bullying
A special issue of American Psychologist provides some insight into what scientists currently know about bullying in US schools. [...]Read More... from What psychologists know...
Educator made valid racial discrimination claim
The 7th Circuit ruled a black school administrator in Chicago stated a valid racial discrimination claim after she was laid off. [...]Read More... from Educator...
Congratulations to the vocal Class of 2015
We congratulate the Class of 2015, all 3.3 million high school seniors who will receive their diplomas this year. We describe the class as "vocal."...
Spiritual character develops at a Friends school
At a Friends Meeting School, children learn qualities that are important to Quakers: serving others, building strong spiritual character in themselves. [...]Read More... from Spiritual...
Lauryn’s Law will train counselors about suicide
Gov Larry Hogan signed Lauryn's Law, requiring counselors in Md. schools to receive training in mental health & suicide prevention. The state joins 22 others....
Can Hogan swap education for pension funding?
There's a battle in Md. over funding for schools, a few million of which is destined to provide extra financial support for the state's pension...