Proms: more about the money than the memories
The cost of prom has skyrocketed in recent years, and one columnist in Peoria wonders if that money is being spent in a good cause.
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HR 895 would challenge a 7th Circuit broadcast ruling
An Illinois House resolution would urge public hearings on the now-private operations of the IHSA, which can be lucrative for the IHSA and its vendors.
High schools do product placement on the musical stage
Some high schools are finding creative ways to raise money for musical productions, including product placement normally reserved for movies and TV.
Supreme Court denies appeal for ‘i ♥ boobies’ case
The Supreme Court said it will allow the 3rd Circuit's ruling to stand, a ruling that struck down a ban against breast cancer awareness bracelets.
Schools not liable for injuries until students get there
A girl sued her school for being negligent and allowing her to be struck by a truck as she rode her bike to school. Arizona courts think not.
Colleges provide graduates' earnings info to prospects
It's tough to assign a single number, such as median salary for graduates in their first jobs, to rate colleges. Not that some people don't try.
2 Md. girls accused of assaulting an autistic boy
2 high school girls have been charged with assault in the bullying and sexual abuse of an autistic boy at their high school.
Slogan on school uniform is compelled speech
A uniform policy is one thing, but requiring students to wear a slogan may violate their First Amendment rights to free speech under the "compelled speech" doctrine.
Jock tweets he made out with teacher & is suspended
A 7-week suspension may seem severe for tweeting about making out with a teacher, but that's what happened in one Minneapolis high school.
Can you sue in Nev. for what happened in Ga.?
The 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause led the Supreme Court to reverse a 9th Circuit decision where a Nevada woman sued a DEA agent from Georgia.