Clamor in courts over masking mandates
Mask mandates and bans on mask mandates are streaming from political leaders; the rules are being tested in courtrooms. [...]Read More... from Clamor in courts...
Millions of Americans under extreme heat
It's hot out there for large portions of the country. If you live in an area under a heat advisory or warning, take precautions to...
Teachers in Calif. must get vaccinated
Calif. became the 1st state in the nation to issue a mandate that educators get vaccinated against Covid-19 or undergo weekly testing. [...]Read More... from...
Climate: How bad it gets is up to us
Climate change and its effects are unavoidable, but we can still spare children some of the most dire consequences. Will we? [...]Read More... from Climate:...
Calif. judge denies virtual charter schools relief
A California judge denied any relief to online charters for reduced funding during the pandemic. No contract exists for funding, he ruled. [...]Read More... from...
12 or over? Get vaccinated. Period.
We urge you to get vaccinated. It's no different from a measles vaccine, and any other opinion is fake. We're dying here. [...]Read More... from...
In Md., it’s tax-free week for back-to-school
Marylanders, and those in several states not including Illinois, can make certain back-to-school purchases tax-free this week. [...]Read More... from In Md., it’s tax-free week...
Downers North to host Hoffman Estates, Aug. 27
High School football and marching band will look more normal this fall across the country. Most states start their seasons this month. [...]Read More... from...
Obituary: Tommie Bowie; teacher helped diabetic kids
A retired Baltimore City PE teacher, whose daughter inspired her efforts to create a camp for kids with diabetes, died during the pandemic. [...]Read More......
Naperville 203 strike possible on Aug. 19
A teachers' strike looms in a big Chicago suburb: salaries and paid leave to care for sick family members are the big issues. [...]Read More......