Teacher awarded $200k in due process claim
In a case of possible age discrimination against a teacher, a jury and judge in Indiana skirt the issue, ruling on a due process claim instead.
Social Studies
Trump settles fraud suit over his university
Trump U. settled a case in which it was alleged that the Trump organization made fraudulent claims to convince people to pay thousands of dollars.
Trump strategist’s site: Bullying reports are fake
We note the uptick in bullying reports nationwide since the election. Some news sites say reports are exaggerated. Keep it in perspective.
Can a regular person criticize a teacher?
Laws designed to prevent adults from criticizing teachers are too broad and may violate free speech protections in the 1st Amendment.
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.
Computer may identify student at risk for suicide
A computer can be trained to distinguish between suicidal and non-suicidal word usage, and the application can possibly be used in schools.
The mind’s natural state may be to wander
Spontaneous thought happens when the mind is unconstrained or "wandering." Yet sometimes this feature is confused with mental illness or ADHD.
End of daylight saving time linked to depression
In the transition away from daylight saving time (in the US, everywhere but Arizona), the incidence of some forms of depression goes up a little.
Principals shape kids’ values, not just academics
Kids often assume the values of the principals at their school, according to new research out of NYU, Cornell, and Israel.
Blind woman sues school that keeps kids off bus
Should schools be required to provide transportation for non-disabled students of disabled parents? Atlanta Public Schools is asking.