Shots fired along route of Bud Billiken Parade
A shooting near Chicago's annual back-to-school parade put a damper on the festivities and on people's thoughts about civility.
News & Issues
Above the fold: Teachers not credentialed in subjects
The Chicago Tribune has discovered that some teachers don't have the full credentials to teach the subjects they're teaching. Interesting yet dull.
School discipline evolves in Md.
We are starting to take a closer look at limiting out-of-school suspensions for students who don't commit violent offenses. There are a few issues.
Ecstasy overdose possible in Md. concert deaths
Two young adults died at a daylong concert at a world-renowned venue in Maryland, probably because they had abused Ecstasy.
Unaccompanied children in Md. need school supplies
Sending unaccompanied alien children from Central America to school will stretch some systems a little. Help is sought from the public to meet some basic needs.
Hinsdale teachers say D86 board is negotiating badly
District 86 teachers in IL are negotiating a contract but are expected to be in class on Aug 22.
Ohio students will have their ACT or SAT paid for
The state of Ohio, as part of new graduation requirements for high school, will pay for students to take the two largest college admissions tests.
Ga. legislative panel probes the Common Core
Georgia has now joined the list of state legislatures looking at the Common Core State Standards with a lot more scrutiny.
$4.3 mil grants support Md. pre-K expansion
A new set of grants will support a combination of private and public providers to expand prekindergarten in Maryland.
Chicago board, with money & violence, quiets dissent
Disturbing scenes as Chicago approves a budget to reduce services at schools, give more spin, and control opposing voices.