U-46 is seeking mentors who can be game changers
A new mentoring program in Elgin-based U-46 is seeking a few more volunteers to counsel and guide students who might be in danger of dropping...
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2 Md. summer camps keep student bodies, minds healthy
Two summer camps, one on a farm and one on a basketball court, help teach Maryland students about healthy eating, good study habits, and skills...
Arming school officials hits an insurance roadblock
A new wrinkle in the question of arming teachers in our schools comes from the insurance industry, which is increasingly refusing to carry liability insurance...
Another New York City student drowns on field trip
The second student field trip drowning death in three years for New York's public schools leads us to question the level of supervision provided by...
National career, tech ed contest shows students' talent
The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference concluded last week in Kansas City. Top students from across America competed in their chosen career fields. [...]Read...
Former presidents continue to represent Americans well
Happy Fourth of July. We note that abroad, especially in Africa, our presidents are greeted with cheering crowds. The same would happen here if we...
Egyptian president ousted; constitution suspended
A coup d'état in Egypt ousted Pres Mohamed Morsi and suspended the constitution. A closer look at liberty, through the eyes of the Common Core,...
White House releases guidelines for K-12 emergencies
Some new guidelines from the White House offer suggestions for developing an emergency plan that might be needed in a school facing an active shooter...
School snack rules will change for 2014-15 year
New snack guidelines from the US Dept of Agriculture suggest more fruits and vegetables in vending machines and fewer carbonated soda drinks and high-fat snacks....
Comparing Turkey to US student, educator protests
Have you been following the protests in Istanbul, Turkey? If so, it might occur to you that they aren't very different from what's happening in...