Md. cross country runner keeps teammates hydrated
Collecting donations of a popular sports drink is a contribution one freshman in northeastern Md. is happy to make for his team's health. [...]Read More......
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Peril on the picket line in Columbus teacher strike
Teachers in Columbus, Ohio, went on strike Monday, and the strike is expected to last at least through Wednesday, the 1st day of school. [...]Read...
Pandemic-era free lunch for all program set to end
A federal program that provided free school meals to all public school students will expire on Sept. 30, reverting the rules to those before the...
We congratulate the ‘Disengaged’ Class of 2022
This year's graduates have more mental health and socialization challenges than recent students. We congratulate them on an unusual journey. [...]Read More... from We congratulate...
Philly scraps plan to start high school later
Philadelphia high and middle schools won't move start times later, more consistent with student sleep needs, because of a bus driver shortage. [...]Read More... from...
21 killed in elementary school shooting in Texas
World leaders, including the pope and president, call for the US to take action on gun safety to make mass shootings inside soft targets like...
Chicago Public Schools closed Wednesday
Chicago Public School students stayed home Wednesday, following a vote by teachers not to report to work due to the pandemic. [...]Read More... from Chicago...
Top 11 school headlines of 2021
Here's our annual look at what we consider the top school news stories for this calendar year. Once again, the Covid-19 pandemic dominated our lives....
Surgeon general warns of youth mental health issues
A mental health crisis among youth is rising. It would be a shame if we move past one public health crisis and enter another. [...]Read...
Holiday baking suggestions from IL students
Recipes and other uses for cookies and baking come rolling in during the holiday season. Here's a sampling from Illinois high schools. [...]Read More... from...