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Illinois announces 11 Teacher of the Year finalists
The 11 finalists for Illinois Teacher of the Year have been announced, and a few of them have some rather interesting stories to tell from...
On the movement to opt out of standardized tests
A national movement is picking up steam as parents in several states have made the conscious decision to allow their kids to skip school on...
E-cigarette use among teens doubles in 1 year: CDC
A troubling discovery from the recent National Youth Tobacco Survey shows that use of e-cigarettes is up over the last year. [...]Read More... from E-cigarette...
Duncan addresses issues in Chicago school closings
US Education Secretary Arne Duncan addressed some issues surrounding the school closings in Chicago, saying it was probably a very difficult decision to make. [...]Read...
Maryland Teacher of the Year finalists announced
The names of seven finalists for 2013-2014 Maryland Teacher of the Year have been announced. Here they are presented along with a short bio. [...]Read...
Bulletproof backpack insert invented by H S student
Can bulletproof backpacks and whiteboards keep students and teachers safe from criminals who enter our schools with guns? Is that enough? [...]Read More... from Bulletproof...
Labor Day: Not the day before the 1st day of school
This is Labor Day. Maryland's comptroller says starting the school year after today would be better for business and state revenue. But school hasn't started...
Growing NY charter accused of violating a student's IEP
Charter schools, even good ones in New York City, have to honor the individualized education program plan (IEP) of all special needs students. This one...
Droopy pants may lead to suspensions in New Britain
A Connecticut school district is suggesting students who violate the school's dress code by wearing droopy pants should be suspended. We probably think that's a...