US has unmet pre-K needs
Many states aren't providing access to high-quality pre-K programs funded by government. The US Ed. Dept. wants to step it up.
News & Issues
What Furious Seven meant to me
We write a non-review of the latest 'Fast & Furious' sequel, putting our education spin on it & focusing on the movie's big themes.
Feeding students in Md. schools
Federal guidelines for free lunches changed a few years back, but not all schools are participating in the program. A bill in Md. could change that.
Qualified free tuition at Harper
A community college near Chicago promises two free years’ tuition for students who keep up their grades, attendance, and community service.
2 states add citizenship test for graduation; Md. next?
Should passing a basic citizenship test be a requirement for high school graduation? Some state legislators think it should.
Md. school test coordinator raises PARCC issues
We respond, once again, to objections levied by a Md. charter school test coordinator about the PARCC tests.
Will Vt. ban teachers’ strikes?
Vermont is 1 of 13 states where teachers' strikes aren't completely illegal. But that might change this legislative season.
Handguns in Baltimore, Dunlap
Schools went on lockdown in Baltimore and a small IL town last week due to student-handgun issues. All are safe. Students were arrested or detained.
Suspensions down in Chi-town
Recognizing the academic benefits of keeping kids in schools, movements are afoot everywhere to reduce out-of-school suspensions, including IL (SB 100).
Heroin in Md. high schools
Heroin use by high school students in Md. increased significantly from 2005 to 2013. The new governor's new task force is looking to do something about that.