A band teacher is IL Teacher of the Year
IL named a band teacher the 2020 Teacher of the Year on Oct. 19. He individualizes music instruction and shares his work with 1000s. [...]Read...
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ bookends Halloween
Several high schools have decided to add a little spook to their musical stages in this season of Halloween. Music makes it happen. [...]Read More......
New IL law ensures inclusion of LGBTQ+
A law will take effect next school year in IL that will require students to study LGBTQ history as part of the social studies curriculum....
MoCo doubles down on summer learning loss
Research is at least equivocal about summer learning loss, but maybe there's something to a new plan in Montgomery County, Md. [...]Read More... from MoCo...
Downers North lights up the gym for Beth
Ongoing fundraising drives for a Downers Grove N. volleyball player killed by an intoxicated driver in Feb. are going strong in this western suburb. [...]Read...
High-payroll Yankees don’t make World Series
The World Series begins Tuesday, but some of the playoff games can teach us valuable things about youth sports, investment, etc. [...]Read More... from High-payroll...
Chicago teacher strike enters calendar week 2
Chicago teachers strike for the 3rd day Monday; the union wants smaller class sizes and support for paraprofessionals. [...]Read More... from Chicago teacher strike enters...
What happened after a coach disarmed a student
In Oregon last May, a high school coach saw a student carrying a gun and disarmed him. Now we know what happened next. [...]Read More......
Fox Island disappears in the Chesapeake
An island that has provided some environmental education for many is being lost to rising sea levels in the Chesapeake Bay. [...]Read More... from Fox...
Ohio University hazing charges bring suspensions
The university is investigating hazing charges brought against several student organizations and social groups. [...]Read More... from Ohio University hazing charges bring suspensions