NASA spots El Niño changes that change weather
Rainfall patterns shifted this year because of an unusual El Niño in the Pacific that started back in December.
Principals oppose opt-out, in general
The National Association of Secondary School Principals has released a statement saying they are opposed to the opt-out movement.
Obama nominates Baltimore librarian for L.O.C.
A librarian from Baltimore would become the 1st African American and the 1st woman to be the librarian of Congress if the Senate confirms her nomination.
Kids who go to bed early have higher GPAs
Do you have a GPA that is lower than you expect? It could be that you're not getting enough sleep or you're going to bed too late on school nights.
Wind turbines number about 48k in the US
Wind turbines power homes, businesses, and entire communities. They may seem new, but the technology that drives them has been around for centuries.
Musicals at IL high schools, Feb. 2016
Musicals get underway this spring in Illinois. Here's the list we have so far for the month of February (updates possible).
Imagine tackling drills without helmets
University researchers say they may have some ways to reduce C.T.E. and concussions in non-pro football players: practice tackling without helmets.
Feds announce apprenticeship grant contest
Can apprenticeships help students pursue skilled careers without college? The president hopes so, and the government is pumping $100m into the effort.
Teens smoke, drink, drug less than before
The University of Michigan released data from its 2015 Monitoring the Future survey Wednesday, showing declining rates of drug abuse by teens.
Lake surface temps rise around the world
Most of Earth's liquid freshwater is in lakes that support biodiversity and provide food and other resources. Climate change is among the greatest threats to lakes.