‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ohio University hazing charges bring suspensions
The university is investigating hazing charges brought against several student organizations and social groups.
Vaping in a Md. high school
Clarksburg HS, like others in Montgomery County and across the nation, has a vaping problem among its students.