US has unmet pre-K needs
Many states aren't providing access to high-quality pre-K programs funded by government. The US Ed. Dept. wants to step it up.
8 die in Md. home; CO poisoning suspected
A family died of carbon monoxide poisoning Monday, which leaves us thinking we need more education about preventing this deadly problem.
What Furious Seven meant to me
We write a non-review of the latest 'Fast & Furious' sequel, putting our education spin on it & focusing on the movie's big themes.
Feeding students in Md. schools
Federal guidelines for free lunches changed a few years back, but not all schools are participating in the program. A bill in Md. could change that.
IL state champs in boys' basketball
We congratulate the 2015 boys' basketball state champions in Illinois: Lincolnshire, St Joseph, Uplift, and Brimfield.
Help wanted: Football, Marching Band researchers
Voxitatis is looking to hire two research & writing positions, one for IL football, one for IL marching bands. Here's how to apply.
'Avenue Q: School Edition' in Buffalo Grove, April 16-18
Some Broadway productions have to be tweaked before they can play on a HS stage. Here's one from the Chicago suburbs.
Musicals in Suburban Chicago
We compile performance information for musicals during the 2014-15 school year in IL, starting with those in the Chicago suburbs.
Qualified free tuition at Harper
A community college near Chicago promises two free years’ tuition for students who keep up their grades, attendance, and community service.
2 states add citizenship test for graduation; Md. next?
Should passing a basic citizenship test be a requirement for high school graduation? Some state legislators think it should.