2 bald eagles shot in Montgomery County, Md.
Police say 2 bald eagles were shot near the nation's capital on Christmas Day. They're still looking for suspects and seek the public's help.
Social Studies
Credit card system at Target stores was breached
Credit cards were stolen from the Target stores in the US. It goes to show you: if criminals want some piece of data bad enough, they can get it.
7th Circuit: OK to fire counselor for publishing book
A counselor who wrote a relationship self-help book in which views of women were hypersexualized was fired justly by Rich Township High School Dist 227, the 7th Circuit has ruled.
Paying kids to eat fruit at lunch is good — temporarily
Paying students to eat a fruit or vegetable is less expensive than just serving it, and it also reduces waste and increases the chances they'll eat the fruit or vegetable you serve.
Biology teacher requires public statements by students
Should students be compelled to make their political beliefs known to the general public via the Internet, a letter to a public official, and so on?
Pearson’s nonprofit arm accused of for-profit activity
The Pearson Foundation has been ordered to pay a fine to support training of teachers in STEM subjects because the foundation broke the law repeatedly, at least in New York state.
Then Megyn Kelly said Santa Claus just ‘is’ white
When a news anchor says she knows what race Santa Claus is, it probably isn't meant to be taken literally. Yet many have, due to a lack of critical thinking in literature.
School on the farm makes learning more authentic
Farm-to-School takes on a new meaning as kids get to play in the dirt on a local organic farm and learn many other lessons while having fun.
Engineer, not an accountant, named CEO at GM
The largest US auto maker named a woman to the post of CEO. Mary Barra will take over the reins at GM in January. She's also an engineer who is credited with the redesign of several product lines.
Self-righteous band students assail new director
When we said we want parents and students involved in the conversation about their education, we did not imply they should make hiring decisions for our public schools.