The federal budget and Title II funding
A closer look at Washington's attempts to pass a budget reveals some strategic cuts to programs that could affect teacher quality.
Economics
Competitive pressure makes ‘choking’ more likely
Unless monetary reward is involved, competition may adversely affect performance of employees. Is the same true for students?
Soda tax will end in Cook Co. on Dec. 1
The added tax of 1 cent per ounce on sugar-sweetened beverages in Cook Co., IL, will end on Dec. 1. Is it a good move or not?
Education advocates concerned about tax reform
Tax reform, with a proposal to eliminate the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, could hurt schools in the long run.
8th graders create “Kids Love Baton Rouge” site
A creative group of 8th graders at a technology magnet school in Louisiana developed a marketing website about their hometown capital.
New game may help students plan college costs
Do you know how college loans work or, more importantly, how you'll pay them back after you graduate? It's basic financial literacy.
Hopkins study finds high cost of gunshot wounds
Guns take an enormous toll on people's lives, but treating gunshot wounds in our hospital ERs is inordinately expensive, new research finds.
Money in the bank but still broke in Puerto Rico
Cash is king, but in Puerto Rico, much of which is still without power, it has become the queen, jester, and pauper as well.
Mainland schools ready for Puerto Rican students
Puerto Rican students are expected to have to continue their education on the mainland, because their schools can't be used after Hurricane Maria.
Buyer beware: hurricane-damaged cars
Want to buy a cheap car? Recent hurricanes have brought many cars to market, and they could be sold hundreds of miles away.