A message to Trump on Presidents’ Day
The New York Times has published an op-ed written by a student at Stoneman Douglas H.S. It's a message about gun safety. [...]Read More... from...
11th-hour talks cut off a pending strike in W. Chicago
District 94 teachers in W. Chicago will not be going on strike as planned because a tentative deal is headed for approval. [...]Read More... from...
Eagles place kicker returns to Lyons Twp.
Super Bowl champion kicker Jake Elliott returned to his LaGrange, IL, alma mater for an annual Blackout Game and received a hero's welcome. [...]Read More......
No more band program in Norridge S.D. 80
The band program at a junior high in Norridge, IL, will be cut next year due to district finance troubles & 2 failed referendums. [...]Read...
Quality thru teacher training & curriculum needs feds
Educators recommend building strong learning environments through excellent professional development & strong curricular materials. [...]Read More... from Quality thru teacher training & curriculum needs feds
Shooting at a Fla. high school leaves 17 dead
Another school shooting has occurred, this time in Florida, in the nation's 7th-largest school district: Broward Co. Public Schools. [...]Read More... from Shooting at a...
1st Valentine’s Day after #MeToo
Does the #MeToo movement add any insurmountable challenges on Valentine's Day? Several student features show the way. [...]Read More... from 1st Valentine’s Day after #MeToo
Defining ‘transgender’ under law is still muddy
The use of "sex" in Title IX, which enforces anti-discrimination laws against students, is tricky in transgender bathroom cases. [...]Read More... from Defining ‘transgender’ under...
Trump wants major cuts to federal education funding
The president sent a budget proposal to Congress that would increase military spending & the deficit but cut education programs. [...]Read More... from Trump wants...
Freshman girl says she was used for sex
Many students are writing about dating and sexual relationships, including improper ones, and some of the reading is heartbreaking. [...]Read More... from Freshman girl says...