Earthquake leads to evacuation into the heat
A minor earthquake in southern Calif. caused an evacuation Monday at Van Nuys HS, into the sweltering heat of the outdoors.
During summer sport practice, focus is on health
Dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke during summer workouts for sports such as football can be mitigated with proper care.
Trump repeats pledge to shutter US Dept. of Ed.
We've heard it before, but rumors about the demise of the US Education Dept. have been greatly exaggerated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.