Grand jury indicts officer in Breonna Taylor case
A former police officer was indicted in connection with the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville. But it was less than many had hoped for.
New youth forum talks virtual learning in Md.
Virtual learning thoughts from a Md. HS: It can work and keeps kids safe, but it ends up being harder (you can't just ask a teacher if you don't understand).
IL brings 1000s back to school for SAT exam
Many IL seniors went back to their school buildings today to make up the SAT exam, which they missed last spring as juniors due to the pandemic.
Baltimore City Schools to lay off 450
Layoffs are coming to Baltimore City Schools due to a budget shortfall. Some teachers and teacher's assistants are included in the layoffs.
How citizens prefer to fund environmental action
Growing demand for countries to combat climate change, less consensus on how to fund it. New study offers insight from the US, UK, Germany, France.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Sept. 21
The death of The Notorious RBG, foreign exchange student from France, live streaming plays, BLM, and (of course) remote learning.
Fewer kindergartners, more college drop-outs
The nation has experienced an increase in college drop-outs, esp. among low-income families, and an explainable decrease in kindergarten enrollment.
Tim Kaine talks to Fairfax Co. seniors
In Virginia, protesters intimidated citizens at an early voting center in Fairfax Co. Sen. Tim Kaine talks about voting to students.
Obituary: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is certain to bring a political battle between the president, the Senate, and Democrats.
Students help in wake of Gulf Coast storms
Hurricane victims in the South got some much needed help from students at one Louisiana school. Laura and Sally have been very destructive.