Houston ISD closes due to boil-water notice
Houston's schools were closed Monday due to a boil-water notice triggered by a power outage at a water purification plant.
Corliss students take FAA’s drone-flying license exam
A Chicago high school is proud of its new drone-flying licensure prep class, which opens up career opportunities for STEM students.
Championship caps winningest coach’s career
The winningest football coach in Illinois history coached his last game Friday, winning the Class 4A state title for the sixth time.
On the remote learning ‘science’ (editorial)
Did remote learning contribute to "learning loss" during the pandemic? Some authors think so, but it's not that simple.
Bands in Macy’s 96th Thanksgiving Day Parade
For the second year following the pandemic, marching bands performed in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Wild turkey spotted in the vicinity of Niles West
One of the most common subjects in student newspapers throughout every year, reliably, is the Thanksgiving holiday. Most stories are about food.
One student’s advice about dealing with bullying
Bullying is something US students should be prepared to deal with so it doesn't take them to depression. Here's some advice from a student.
K-3 teachers who ‘Say Gay’ in Fla. may lose license
The Florida State Board of Education approved a rule that could take licenses away from K-3 teachers who violate a new state law.
State final football games set in Illinois
Spectacular play on snow-dusted fields has led 16 varsity football teams to the state finals next weekend in Champaign.
5-foot lake-effect snowfall in western New York
Lake-effect snow from Lake Erie came to western New York communities over the weekend, shattered records, and closed schools.