Book review: The Long Shadow
Students in Baltimore's poorer neighborhoods have difficulty lifting themselves out of poverty. They <em>can</em>, but it's a tough road, especially if they're black.
May is Military Appreciation Month
A drill team from a Chicago high school performed for Military Appreciation Month at Midway Airport. We have some alternative suggestions.
May 1 is National College Signing Day
We note the first anniversary of Michelle Obama's Reach Higher initiative, aimed at increasing the number of US students who finish college.
Chronic violence puts kids at a disadvantage
Kids living in poverty have a harder time coping with violence in their lives than their more affluent counterparts. That makes school tough.
IL in hot water over cancelled science tests
IL's decision to abandon its current science test for students in 4th, 7th, and 11th grade has put the state in hot water with the feds.
Peaceful protesting returns to Baltimore
The city is mostly calm and peaceful after riots that tore it down and burned it up Monday. Students try to reclaim their identity in the city.
Lemont marching band to perform at We Day
The Lemont High School band performs on stage with actress Jennifer Hudson for We Day Illinois. No one is alone in their desire for change.
Science classroom in Canton named for astronaut
Hoping to inspire students, an IL high school has dedicated a science classroom to an astronaut who graduated from the school in 1964.
Youth launch riot over death of Freddie Gray
Protests turned violent in northwest Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray while he was in police custody. Several police officers were hurt.
Mountain Ridge students document the rails
Students at a high school in Allegany County, Md., have created a documentary about the history of rail transportation in the western part of the state.