Long jump personal best takes 1st at IHSA state
The longest long jump at the IHSA state track & field finals this year was made by a senior from Naperville Central HS.
Biggest barrier to learning: Students don’t focus
New national data shows that school leaders identified a lack of student attention or focus as the #1 impediment to student achievement.
Harford Co. to offer AP African American Studies
The school board in Harford Co., Md., reversed its earlier decision to deny students access to the new AP African American Studies course.
New athletic training facility approved in Dunlap
Dunlap Dist. 323 will break ground this fall on a much-needed extracurricular training facility, which will cost about $8.5 million.
Stegosaurus fossil sold for a record $44.6 million
A nearly perfect stegosaurus skeleton found in Colo. was sold at auction Wednesday. The fossil will stay in the US, the buyer said.
On the 10 Commandments in public school classrooms
Is it constitutional to require schools to display a specific religious text in every classroom? The Supreme Court may soon answer once again.
How old is too old? a student asks
Wondering if either Pres Biden or former Pres Trump might be too old for a 2nd term, a new young voter looks deeply at the question.
Assassination attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump
It's time to cool down political rhetoric and do some soul-searching as a nation, following events at a political rally in Pennsylvania.
Arts funding still on hold across Florida
A veto in Florida left fine arts groups without funding, but 2 festivals said they'd sacrifice their money for the good of culture in the Sunshine State.
Project 2025, Agenda 47, & the Republicans
A manifesto known as Project 2025 calls for eliminating the US Dept of Education and other agencies, DEI programs, etc.