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.
Social Studies
Smart growth may be good for your health
If cities are designed so that facilities are within walking distance, like Columbia, Md., it might have a positive effect on people's health.
Christmas program didn’t violate 1st Amendment
Can a public school display a Nativity scene in its Christmas play? A living scene won't cut it, but one with figurines seems to be OK.
People with purpose not as affected by a ‘like’
Whether you get excited or adopt a no-big-deal attitude when one of your posts goes viral depends on how much of a sense of purpose you have.
Hazing alleged since the 70s at Ooltewah
Where a nationally recognized marching band resides, other school officials are being sued in connection with sexual assault and hazing.
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.
The 19th turns 100 before next president leaves
The 19th Amendment will turn 100 before the end of the next presidential term (Aug. 18, 2020). Who will be in the White House at that time?
Free speech in flags & T-shirts
Two cases involving student speech: one with a Black Lives Matter T-shirt, the other with an American flag at a football game.
Facebook makes forgetting less frequent
Researchers at Cornell University have found that posting an event in your life on social media…
Pope Francis names Mother Teresa a saint
Mother Teresa, the nun who worked with poor people in India and spread a network of compassion across the country was named a saint today.