Duncan addresses issues in Chicago school closings
US Education Secretary Arne Duncan addressed some issues surrounding the school closings in Chicago, saying it was probably a very difficult decision to make.
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Paul Katula
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Niles North band in 2nd year after 20-year hiatus
By Paul Katula
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The marching band at Niles North, which marched for the first time last year, continues to entertain tomorrow at the 3rd annual Skokie Skirmish.
Bulletproof backpack insert invented by H S student
By Paul Katula
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Can bulletproof backpacks and whiteboards keep students and teachers safe from criminals who enter our schools with guns? Is that enough?
Labor Day: Not the day before the 1st day of school
By Paul Katula
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This is Labor Day. Maryland's comptroller says starting the school year after today would be better for business and state revenue. But school hasn't started after Labor Day for a long time.
Terms of service for uploading marching band photos
By Paul Katula
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Posting our terms and conditions of service for people who want to upload photos of marching bands for inclusion on our band pages.
Shrek the Musical – Batavia – Nov 14-16
By Paul Katula
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We open this year's coverage of musicals with Batavia High School, where crews of parents are already building sets.
Growing NY charter accused of violating a student's IEP
By Paul Katula
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Charter schools, even good ones in New York City, have to honor the individualized education program plan (IEP) of all special needs students. This one might not have done that.
Weather postpones start of football in Illinois
By Paul Katula
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For more than 200 varsity football teams in Illinois, especially in the northern half of the state, games would have to wait at least another day.
School district may be negligent in off-campus suicide
By Paul Katula
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Although a school isn't liable for the suicide of a student off-campus, it may be sued for negligence if it doesn't follow notification regulations issued by the state's education department.
Droopy pants may lead to suspensions in New Britain
By Paul Katula
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A Connecticut school district is suggesting students who violate the school's dress code by wearing droopy pants should be suspended. We probably think that's a bit harsh.