How teachers teach reading these days
Most teachers agree that phonics ability is needed when kids learn to read, although not every kid needs the same amount.
Long-term trend scores drop on Nation’s Report Card
Reading and math scores dropped on a national assessment's long-term trend assessment, showing some decline under remote learning.
Neb. school gags student paper after LGBTQ articles
School administrators shut down (censored) a student newspaper because 2 LGBTQ-related opinion pieces were published.
District didn’t violate parent rights on gender identity
Parents have the right to raise their children, but school policies regarding gender identity generally don't violate parents' rights.
Senior starts a film club at Linganore
Film can teach us much about life, and what better way to explore film than in a student club?
NASA plans to send humans back to the moon
NASA is set to launch a rocket to the moon in order to continue exploration of the celestial object and pave the way for trips to Mars.
Baltimore student fatally shot after dispute
A student was shot at a northeast Baltimore high school Friday. The suspected shooter, from another school, is in custody.
A student’s thoughts on gun safety at school
Students are understandably concerned about the threat of violence at school, feeling dismay and hopelessness; help is available.
Car meets are dangerous, disruptive
Car meets, where drivers do doughnuts and other dangerous stunts in souped-up cars, are dangerous, writes one FL student.
School staffing outlook is poor right now
Following the pandemic, what looks like a nationwide teacher and bus driver shortage is causing some schools to take a new approach.