Cuba, immigration on the minds of Miami students
Students in Miami opine about immigration—in the US and around the world. What model should the US use, for example, in dealing with Cuba?
Civics
Md. girl pepper sprayed; Chicago students react
Some Chicago high school students suggest ways police might better serve and protect citizens in our diverse communities.
In historic vote, U.S. elects Donald Trump
Donald Trump has been elected president, the 1st person to be elected without ever holding a military post or elective office. Here are school-centered priorities.
Vandals strike Republican targets
Attacks on Republican presidential campaign targets are occurring and being reported. Disagreements, yes, but let's not become violent.
On the dashed hopes of Donald Trump
The "October surprise" came in the form of a videotape in which Donald Trump boasts of sex conquests he has had with women.
13 IL schools celebrate democracy award
They celebrate democracy by recognizing schools that embrace the mission of providing good learning opportunities in civics education.
National anthem protests continue in high schools
Protests over police-involved shootings of African-American males, common in news reports, have spread to high schools and student speech.
Try to keep campaign nastiness out of class
Teachers want to talk about the election, but some of the hateful rhetoric is hurtful, especially if students direct it at other students.
We tip our hats to the U. of C.
A 'no trigger warning' letter was sent to incoming freshmen at the Univ. of Chicago, embodying academic freedom at its finest.
Donald Trump, in his own words
We are in the middle of what seems like a very divisive political campaign for the office of president. What can we learn or teach?