Burglars break & steal band instruments in Gary
Band instruments, carpeting, and a water pipe were damaged in a burglary at a Gary school the thieves apparently thought had been closed.
News & Issues
Skepticism spike surrounding standardized tests
The gauges in our brains that track skepticism for the validity and even relevance of state tests are pegged off-scale high.
Terrorist attack thwarted on a Parisian train
Unarmed Americans & 2 others were honored for their heroism in stopping a shooter on a high-speed train in France.
Poll: Americans see schools as more than a test
The latest PDK poll came out Sunday. People don't like tests, are split on opting out, and like their local schools.
Hunger strike may #SaveDyett H.S. in Chicago
We pray for the best as officials in Chicago decide what should next happen to a landmark of Chicago education.
Cornel West sees a 'Black prophetic fire'
We must address inequity in educational and housing opportunities for predominantly black and low-income communities.
2012-13 US graduation rate is highest ever
US graduation rates were higher for the Class of 2013 than they have ever been, but gaps still exist and adjustments are being made.
When trauma requires accommodation
A lawsuit in Calif. seeks to get students who have witnessed violence in their communities special accommodations as disabled students.
Emergency legislation considered for exit exams
Calif. cancels a test required for graduation but forgets to cancel the law that made the test a graduation requirement.
Spoof of a spoof misses the mark
In the war on public education, some networks inject great humor; others are boorish. Here's one example of the difference.