Ky. students succeed w/o tests
Can we do better than multiple-choice standardized tests? Folks in Ky. think we can, but it might require some changes to NCLB.
Academics
Top education is surprisingly low-tech in Finland
The movement to increase the level of technology in our schools may serve business purposes while failing to boost education outcomes much.
Bullying victims more likely to bring weapons to school
Bullying victims suffer health problems, physical and psychosocial, new research confirms. Bullies may actually be healthier. 2 studies.
Racist remarks follow Indian-American spelling champs
Two Americans of Indian descent were declared co-champions of the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Racist remarks sprang up right after the contest.
Republicans in Congress push unhealthy school lunches
New USDA guidelines for healthier school lunches went into effect in August, but many people (Big Agra) stupidly want to make poor schools exempt.
Students show science projects to the president
Science fair winners from across the US presented their projects to Pres Obama at the White House Science Fair.
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers awards
A Maryland H S senior is one of 8 national gold medal winners in the Art Portfolio category, but hundreds of winners will be honored.
A little reading over summer?
If you're looking for books to read this summer, the "Find A Book, Illinois" site has some suggestions based on interest and reading level.
1st time for Camelopardalids
Earth will experience the Camelopardalids meteor shower for the first time ever, tonight, with a possible peak coming between 2 and 4 AM.
Grade for Chesapeake Bay health still a C
The health of the Chesapeake Bay has remained stagnant over the past year, due mostly to pollution. But there are positive signs.