Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Still a Financial Headache
Maryland put out big ideas for improving student achievement 6 or 7 years ago in the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Local control often gets in the way.
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Trucker, Fiancé Kept Kids in Cab, Police Say
Charged with neglect and sexual abuse of a family member under 12, the couple face multiple counts of battery and molestation of a minor.
Glenbrook District 225 Receives Illinois Green Ribbon
The award from the Illinois Green Alliance shines a spotlight on the district's Energy Storage System delivering electrical capacity to the area's grid.
Colorado Students Stage Walkout over ICE Tactics
Hundreds of schools in Colorado experienced a walkout Friday. Student were protesting the law enforcement tactics of ICE.
Some Private Students at a Public School Couldn’t Submit SAT
Catholic high school students in N.C. sat for the SAT at a nearby public school, but network compatibility issues with their school devices caused a glitch.
ADHD Overlaps with Enhanced Creativity, Scientists Say
Rather than a pure deficit, ADHD’s wider focus sparks creativity, and structured arts could become a breakthrough treatment, researchers say.
Bus Drivers’ Strike Is Averted in Rhode Island
The drivers' union threatened a walkout Tuesday, but negotiations are still ongoing. Schools' plans in the event of a strike varied.
The Complex Interaction of Energy Drinks & High School
Although caffeine has some positive health effects, its use in adolescents, especially in high amounts, is generally discouraged by health professionals.
2nd Hurricane Nearly Misses as Hawai’i Cleans Up
A tropical storm hit Hawai'i and caused damage, closing a few schools momentarily. Amid the clean-up, another storm or 2 just missed the islands.
Parents Must OK Use of Students’ Preferred Names
The federal education department contends that a transgender student's preferred name or pronoun is not confidential medical info and must be shared with parents.