Fauci: COVID’s long school closures ‘not a good idea’
The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases reflects on school closures during the pandemic.
News & Issues
Calif. gov. wants to ban smartphones in class
Will Calif. join a growing list of states to ban cellphone use in K-12 classrooms? The governor would like to join this club.
Top 11 School News Stories of 2023-24
Book bans, wildfires, teacher strikes, cyber threats, Afghanistan mass poisoning, climate change, AI, STEM, mental health, free school meals for all.
Old Chicago School Buildings Brace for Heat
Schools worry about excessive heat covering much of the South and Midwest. Chicago will hit a heat index over 110.
On Okla.’s Approval of a Catholic Charter School
A Catholic public charter school, the first in the US, is set to open in Oklahoma in the fall of 2024. We disagree.
Hazardous Air Quality Cancels NYC School Activities
Wildfires have caused smoke to descend on many parts of the US, particularly in the Northeast. Schools keep students inside.
2 Juveniles Shot Near Essex Elementary School
2 young people were shot near an elementary school just east of Baltimore Friday. Both are in critical condition; charges are pending.
Teens Arrested in Shooting of Waukegan VB Coach
Two teens were arrested and charged with the murder of a 1st-year volleyball coach at Waukegan High School in Illinois.
Teacher Shortages, Retention, and Retirement
The end of the school year brings teacher retirements & student graduations. A teacher is remembered at a Catholic school near Baltimore.
On the DeSantis Presidential Bid
The presidential race is rolling, and we begin our coverage this summer with Gov Ron DeSantis, Republican of Florida.