Student stabbed at Montgomery Blair H.S.
A stabbing at a high school in Montgomery County, Md., resulted in the student suspect being charged with attempted 2nd-degree murder. [...]Read More... from Student...
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Illinois law mandates recess for K-5 students
Illinois passed a law earlier this year that requires schools to give students in kindergarten through 5th grade 30 minutes of recess every day. [...]Read...
Indian Americans mark the holiday of Diwali
The celebration of the Hindu holiday of Diwali means different things to different religions, but it is the triumph of light over darkness. [...]Read More......
Pfizer vaccine approved for children 5–11
High school students and governors say elementary school students should get vaccinated against Covid-19, now that the vaccine is approved. [...]Read More... from Pfizer vaccine...
Entrepreneurs rise at Stephen Decatur H.S.
The entrepreneurial drive is strong in young people, some of whom try to start small business ventures while in high school. [...]Read More... from Entrepreneurs...
Día de los Muertos honors dead loved ones
Mexicans and others in Latin America as well as in the US celebrate the Day of the Dead to honor deceased relatives and friends. [...]Read...
IL parents file lawsuit seeking to end mask mandate
More than 100 IL parents are suing the state and school districts in order to end Gov Pritzker's mask mandate for school buildings. [...]Read More......
Bills in Penn., Iowa seek to muffle teacher voice
The idea of critical race theory is hotly debated across the US. It's not easy to understand why, but legislatures are taking action. [...]Read More......
Now US News ranks elementary, middle schools
A magazine has launched national and state rankings for elementary and middle schools based on tests. Good idea or irrelevant? [...]Read More... from Now US...
Tragic Covid-related deaths in Florida’s Polk Co.
Despite deaths from Covid among school staff members in Florida, Gov Ron DeSantis continues to penalize school officials who want mask mandates. [...]Read More... from...