Students at suburban schools can defy stereotypes
Earlier this month, three high schools in suburban Chicago elected Homecoming courts led by individuals who don't fit the typical "football-player, cheerleader" stereotype.
District 214 to grant PE waivers for marching band
Unequal application of the PE waiver law in the Illinois School Code causes a bit of a stir at a board meeting for Northwest Suburban District 214.
Freedom of speech, religion in cheerleading sign
A Texas high school cheerleading group is using religious sayings and texts to inspire their team, and a court is allowing it temporarily while it considers both sides of the First-Amendment debate.
Struggling low-income students turn to stimulants
A New York Times article examines the use of psychotropic drugs to deal with ADHD-like symptoms in children, whether or not they have the disorder.
Strike zone graphic on TBS playoff games
A brief look at the mathematics (and a little physics) behind the strike zone graphic TBS is using for the baseball playoff games.
Peoria Journal-Star photographers deliver in football
Great shots from a high school football game published by the Peoria Journal-Star, including fireworks and the marching band at halftime.
Student sues school for alleged relationship with teacher
A Belleville West High School math teacher allegedly had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student under 17, and now the student is claiming in a lawsuit that the school failed to prevent the encounter.
Rumblings of several strikes in Illinois schools
Strikes by teachers in Illinois are becoming more widespread, and we wonder if there's something in the water.
Illinois high school football 'turnaround' teams
Teams in Illinois varsity football that turned a losing season last year into one (so far) with no losses or just one loss.
Rose Parade Honor Band members
Bands of America has named its 2013 Honor Band, members selected from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, to participate in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade.