Rittenhouse acquitted; Kenosha schools go virtual
Schools around the courthouse have switched to virtual learning mode in anticipation of any unrest after the verdict.
A long partial lunar eclipse occurred this morning
Friday morning's partial lunar eclipse was one of the longest partial lunar eclipses ever and the longest in several hundred years.
Leah Hayes swims girls’ 200-yd. IM in under 2 minutes
New records were set at the girls' swimming finals Saturday, including the 1st time a swimmer posted a time under 2 mins. in the 200-yd IM.
Shooting near a Colo. high school injures 6 teens
A shooting at a park in Colorado, during lunch at a high school nearby, sent 6 students to the hospital; they're expected to recover.
Baltimore Co. bus drivers call out again in protest
School bus drivers in Maryland have reached their limit of patience over low pay, safety, and retention problems with large school districts in the state.
IL girls’ volleyball gives Metea Valley 1st state title
IL has girls' volleyball champs, and history was made at several schools, after a year of having no volleyball state title.
34 bands, 3 from IL, in semifinals at Grand Nationals
The Bands of America Grand National Championships proceed to the semifinal round this morning. It's a long day and a warm welcome back.
Helping students engage with informational texts
Scaffolding is a technique successful teachers use in order to make nonfiction, informational text passages more accessible.
Piqua H.S. band performs at BOA Grand Nationals
Bands of America presents the Pride of Piqua, Ohio, on the largest marching band stage in the country. Their show was about the number "2."
Mich. vetoes tax credit for funding private schools
Mich. almost approved legislation that would have created tax credits with public tax dollars for wealthy individuals who could help fund private schools.