LEAF internships bring city students to nature
A paid internship at the Nature Conservancy exposes city students to environmental careers. 22 years running.
Principals call on DeVos not to abandon students
The nation's principals would like it if the US Ed. Dept. would listen more to students and stop abandoning them.
We support Valerie’s Law, an IL anti-bullying measure
Would an IL law that makes it a misdemeanor for bullying have an impact at reducing the frequency of the destructive behavior?
Summer musicals in the Chicago suburbs
A few combined-school musicals this summer will be performed in the Chicago suburbs, continuing a longstanding tradition.
Tuition calculation is complicated at universities
At the Univ of IL, as at many large universities, the price of tuition depends to some degree on what your major is.
From Piasa to the parade in Washington
The National Independence Day Parade in Washington brought high school bands from CA, AR, WI, MN, IL, NC, FL, PA, NY, NH, GA, TX.
We mark the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
We have much to admire about a country that can elect a President Trump while professing an undying faith in civil rights.
Janus decision is a blow to public schools
A decision by the US Supreme Court could affect the ability of teachers' unions to negotiate on behalf of rank-and-file teachers.
5 shot dead at a Naptown newspaper
Five people who worked at a newspaper in Maryland's capital of Annapolis were shot dead Thursday, based on a grudge.
Obituary: Police Officer Amy Caprio
A Balto. Co. police officer was run over by a Jeep allegedly driven by a juvenile suspect. On a school day. This is Baltimore.