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.
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.
What psychologists know about bullying
A special issue of <em>American Psychologist</em> provides some insight into what scientists currently know about bullying in US schools.
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.
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.
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 fund.
Minn. tests are hacked — again
Sluggish computers and trouble logging in caused Minnesota to suspend online testing for the state's test in science last week. What now?
Honey bees, eusocial by their genes, still perish
More bee colonies died last summer, compared to the winter, new research shows. That's never happened before. Scientists wonder why.