Ed Week issues states a Chance-for-Success Index
An education journal posted rankings of states in terms of the opportunities for success their education systems offer students.
Many teachers work a 2nd job, but why?
Many public school teachers say they work a 2nd job, but is it to make ends meet because we don't pay them enough, or what?
Linganore plays hard to beat Edgewood
The Lancers of Linganore HS (Frederick, Md.) beat a talented Edgewood team, despite a D1 recruit on the other side of the ball.
Federal judge in Texas keeps DACA in place
A federal judge in Texas denied a request for a temporary injunction that would have stopped DACA. What a surprise!
Football players trade brain damage for scholarships
Many kids continue to play football in hopes of getting a college scholarship, despite well-documented brain injuries that often result.
Schools seek advice on medical marijuana use
Some states allow new medical marijuana laws to apply to schools; others don't. Either way, it's a conflict with federal law.
Trump rally removes an unenthusiastic h.s. student
A high school student from Billings, Mont., was asked to step off the stage at a Trump rally in his hometown Friday night.
From his IL roots, a Texas director heads to Macy’s
The Reagan Band from Texas heads to Macy's in Nov. 2019. The band's director hails from an IL school with a history at Macy's itself.
Teachers restless, many on strike in the West
Teacher strikes and threats of strikes range from Los Angeles to Washington state. Most are over salaries and merit a closer look.
Chicago mayor will not seek re-election
Rahm Emanuel won't seek a 3rd term as Chicago's mayor. Some reforms may prove effective, but controversy surrounded him constantly.