Alex Jones, Nikolas Cruz, and school shootings
A libelous claim that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax has led to a $1bn verdict; Parkland shooter gets life. [...]Read More... from Alex...
Illinois now requires lessons on media literacy
Can you separate truth and fake news on social media? Opinion vs fact? You'll learn about it in school, thanks to a new IL law....
Commentary on a few political races
Personal opinions (an editorial) about the Senate race in Georgia and governor's race in Pennsylvania. [...]Read More... from Commentary on a few political races
Student reviews: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Even if you haven't seen the Netflix miniseries about Jeffrey Dahmer, you have certainly heard about it. Here's what students say. [...]Read More... from Student...
Vaping use among high & middle schoolers ticks up
The use of vaping products decreased last year among middle and high school students, but it increased a little in 2022. [...]Read More... from Vaping...
TikTok challenges are dangerous for schools, kids
The popular social media app is spreading hazardous "challenges" that can damage kids' physical and emotional wellbeing. [...]Read More... from TikTok challenges are dangerous for...
Phonics shows promise as an approach to reading
When kids learn to read, phonics is essential, providing foundational reading skills of decoding letters to make sounds and words. [...]Read More... from Phonics shows...
Unit 5 principal, Heimlich maneuver save a life
An elementary school principal in central Illinois may have saved a choking student's life during lunch. [...]Read More... from Unit 5 principal, Heimlich maneuver save...
Bomb/shooter threat at River Hill was a hoax
A bomb and gun threat at a Md. high school turned out to be a hoax. Police responded nonetheless and now question students. [...]Read More......
Yom Kippur, holiest day of the Jewish year
Yom Kippur, the Jewish "day of atonement," is the highest of the high holy days in the Jewish calendar. [...]Read More... from Yom Kippur, holiest...