Federal student aid still OK under shutdown
The federal government could remain (partially) shut down for several days, but student aid for college is generally unaffected. [...]Read More... from Federal student aid...
A Md. h.s. coach is charged with sexual assault
A former coach at a Catholic h.s. in Baltimore has been charged with the sexual abuse of a minor student at the school. [...]Read More......
Adenovirus outbreak at U.Md.
An outbreak of the very common adenovirus is happening at the U. of Md., College Park. Some strains can be deadly. [...]Read More... from Adenovirus...
Marching band acclaim and fallout in Morton
The band director at the nationally renowned Morton HS in central IL will resign at the end of the school year—a personnel matter. [...]Read More......
The people of Arizona say no to vouchers
Voters across the country had good news for schools, resoundingly defeating a voucher initiative in Ariz., and electing many pro-education governors. [...]Read More... from The...
U.Md. president to step down over athletic scandal
A heat stroke and death of a football player at the U. of Md. in June forced the president of the university to step down....
One reason urban murder & drug rates stay high
School & community problems often come down to life in American families and how different school experiences are. [...]Read More... from One reason urban murder...
39 IL football teams go into final week undefeated
Teams that finish a regular football season in IL undefeated have something to be proud of. But then, it's on to the playoffs. [...]Read More......
Algebra 1 PARCC question: shirts and ties
Solving systems of linear equations (2 equations in 2 unknowns) comes up in many algebra 1 classes across the nation. [...]Read More... from Algebra 1...
Michael splinters homes, uproots trees, upends lives
Many schools in Florida are still closed after a deadly hurricane laid a path of destruction across much of the panhandle. [...]Read More... from Michael...