3 US reps who signed on to the Texas lawsuit
A lawsuit brought by Texas asked the Supreme Court to overturn the election; 2 US reps from IL and 1 from MD signed on.
News & Issues
IL district joins JUUL Labs lawsuit
Disposable tobacco products also threaten student health. While the lawsuit is about money and resources, student safety is at the core.
Bremen H.S. student drive buses food to kids
Students at a Chicago-area high school collected and donated food to children at a nearby elementary school. Let's hope it catches on.
About those important lessons in kindergarten
What could the long-term effects be for toddlers who are growing up in a world without playdates and other social interactions?
Kerfuffles over bullying, discrimination in 3 states
8 million students get racist emails in Fla.; a gay boy sues a district for not stopping bullying; access divides remote students in Calif.
Fla. schools must plan to catch remote students up
Schools in Fla. must offer families a choice of continued e-learning through next semester. More choices must be offered if students fall behind.
Heartbreak as remote learning drags us down
Math scores drop this year as students use more remote learning. Mental health issues increase. Also, eat healthy at home.
Some NYC students to start in-person learning Mon.
Some NYC elementary students will be able to return to in-person learning on Dec. 7, provided they made certain choices this fall.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Nov. 30
Creative arts during a pandemic, pause on winter sports, Thanksgiving activities, election volunteers, and a passion for equality.
Enrollment drops in U.S. public schools
Public school enrollment dropped this year. No surprise, given families' frustrations with online learning. Budget shortfalls loom.