On knowing the meaning of U.S. history
When you think about history, do you just know the facts, or are you gaining an understanding of the real context and significance of events?
Multiple journalism awards for Van Nuys HS in Calif.
The staff at <em>The Mirror</em> student news site added trophies from the L.A. Press Club to a case that's already quite full
Highland Park parade, 2 years after mass shooting
A northern suburb of Chicago resumed part of its July Fourth community celebrations just two years after a mass shooting at the event.
Hurricane Beryl: Granada, Jamaica, less in Texas
Once a Category 5 hurricane, Beryl threatens Mexico and Texas after destroying islands in the Caribbean.
Promised A.I. chatbot for L.A. USD may not happen
An AI technology company busts and leaves large and small districts to answer for a decision to trust a start-up with student data and taxpayer money.
Md. seeks comment on 3rd-grade reading retention
Do you think Maryland third graders who fail to demonstrate sufficient reading skills should be held back? Sound off.
12-y/o found; Baltimore teacher charged with rape
A teacher has been charged with rape in connection with the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl, found after she went missing for 7 days.
Students feel the burden of Israel-Hamas war
It can be difficult to talk with students about the Israel-Hamas war. It should be. Here are a few thoughts.
Free summer meals available to schoolchildren
Free summer meals are generally available to all students under 18 because of a federal program that provides them in various ways.
Movie review: Inside Out 2
Students write what they thought of the new release this summer of the movie <em>Inside Out 2</em>, which puts puberty's emotions on the screen.