Pope Francis: studying literature is valuable
The pope's letter entitled "On the Role of Literature in Formation" addresses the important role novels and poetry can play in our emotional maturity. [...]Read...
IL may get funds for migrant students after all
Illinois's state supt. has a plan for making up funds denied by the General Assembly to newly arriving migrant students. [...]Read More... from IL may...
30 years of vouchers & charters, not much gain
In Milwaukee, 3 decades of school choice has produced no notable improvements in educational outcomes for most students. [...]Read More... from 30 years of vouchers...
Perseids meteor shower at its peak Sunday night
One of the most spectacular meteor showers peaks Sunday night: between 50-100 shooting stars per hour under optimal viewing conditions. [...]Read More... from Perseids meteor...
Obituary: Angelo Little, 17; shot at Columbia Mall
The Homewood Center HS student was targeted in a shooting in the food court at a popular mall between Washington and Baltimore. [...]Read More... from...
6th Circuit stands by school on pronoun use rules
Even if you oppose using transgender students' preferred pronouns, you know that misgendering a student could cause harm. [...]Read More... from 6th Circuit stands by...
Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act now in Congress
A Congressional Research Service report identifies key points about the proposed legislation, which aims to keep kids safe online. [...]Read More... from Kids Online Safety...
Trump says he’ll defund schools that require vaccines
Trump renews his anti-vaxxer position, but his language brings a new push for the elimination of federal funding of public schools. [...]Read More... from Trump...
Harris picks a former high school teacher for V.P.
VP Kamala Harris made her choice for a running mate weeks before the Democratic Convention: Minn. Gov. Tim Walz. [...]Read More... from Harris picks a...
On teaching financial literacy in high school
Should educators teach financial literacy to high school students? There are worthy arguments on both sides of the question. [...]Read More... from On teaching financial...