Ethics violation for Baltimore Co. supt.
Dallas Dance broke ethics rules when he accepted a part-time consulting job to provide professional development for Chicago principals.
News & Issues
Online charters burn money on advertising
Virtual charter schools in Ohio are ramping up their advertising, but most of it seems aimed not at kids who would benefit from an online school.
MarylandCAN (50CAN) & a possible hidden agenda
Charter school advocates play on the pride of parents who send their children to high-quality but poor neighborhood schools. Not appreciated.
How schools work, how to work with schools
Just because you once attended a public school or your kids are now enrolled doesn't mean you know how they work. A new report might help.
Md. dad hits text-messaging teacher with bat
One father, upset over an emotional relationship between his daughter and a teacher, used a baseball bat when the teacher came to the home.
Illinois high schools must now teach CPR
H.S. students in Illinois will be required, next year, to learn CPR and how to use an AED, thanks to a new law signed today by Gov Quinn.
3 Md. Democrats find the good in pre-K
Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls in Maryland brought up pre-K education at their debate Monday. Lots to talk about.
SEC charges IL charter chain with defrauding investors
The SEC has charged Chicago's largest charter school operator with fraud. The case is in federal district court in Chicago. No mention of cheating any students.
Washington Co. board candidates address bullying
Washington Co., Md., school board candidates addressed some important education issues at a forum, in time for the June 24 primary.
New guidelines call on schools to reduce suspensions
A new report says schools should try to stop suspending students for nonviolent offenses in order to help their future.