1/3 of an Okla. school returns to quarantine
After only a few days of in-person instruction, an Okla. high school experienced a rise in Covid cases and has resumed remote learning.
News & Issues
Schools rethink the whole idea of snow days
Why have snow days anymore if we can have 'virtual learning' days, now that we know a thing or two about how they work?
Student news roundup, Maryland, Sept. 24
State to allow sports beginning in Oct., but some districts won't go back yet; Miss Maryland Agriculture; music lessons virtually.
Grand jury indicts officer in Breonna Taylor case
A former police officer was indicted in connection with the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville. But it was less than many had hoped for.
New youth forum talks virtual learning in Md.
Virtual learning thoughts from a Md. HS: It can work and keeps kids safe, but it ends up being harder (you can't just ask a teacher if you don't understand).
IL brings 1000s back to school for SAT exam
Many IL seniors went back to their school buildings today to make up the SAT exam, which they missed last spring as juniors due to the pandemic.
Baltimore City Schools to lay off 450
Layoffs are coming to Baltimore City Schools due to a budget shortfall. Some teachers and teacher's assistants are included in the layoffs.
Student news roundup, Illinois, Sept. 21
The death of The Notorious RBG, foreign exchange student from France, live streaming plays, BLM, and (of course) remote learning.
Fewer kindergartners, more college drop-outs
The nation has experienced an increase in college drop-outs, esp. among low-income families, and an explainable decrease in kindergarten enrollment.
Students help in wake of Gulf Coast storms
Hurricane victims in the South got some much needed help from students at one Louisiana school. Laura and Sally have been very destructive.