Mattoon IL school shooter waives jury trial
A 15-year-old boy accused of firing a gun and injuring a student in September has waived his right to a trial by jury. [...]Read More......
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Mayor Pugh expands back-to-school giveaway
A back-to-school fair in Baltimore was a huge success and provided school supplies to students, as happens across the US. [...]Read More... from Mayor Pugh...
Good posture may help your math test scores
If math tests or public speaking brings anxiety that keeps you from doing well, a simple change in posture could help. [...]Read More... from Good...
Trump signs 1st major education law
A new law underscores the president's hope to "develop the workforce" in the nation's "booming economy." 1st major ed bill signed. [...]Read More... from Trump...
Neb. trying to tie state tests to classroom practice
One state is trying hard to integrate district testing priorities with state accountability needs, but it'll only work if data comes back quickly. [...]Read More......
A month from today, tour the new Allegany H.S.
Officials at the new Allegany HS in Cumberland, Md., will take visitors on a tour following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 20. [...]Read More... from...
Hogan looks to help students pay for college
Will Md. become the 2nd state to make it tuition-free for students to attend a 4-year state college? It depends. [...]Read More... from Hogan looks...
Hot schools need air conditioning. Period.
If classrooms are too hot, students don't learn so well. A recent study shows that even for healthy kids, A/C is required if it's hot....
Principals call on DeVos not to abandon students
The nation's principals would like it if the US Ed. Dept. would listen more to students and stop abandoning them. [...]Read More... from Principals call...
We support Valerie’s Law, an IL anti-bullying measure
Would an IL law that makes it a misdemeanor for bullying have an impact at reducing the frequency of the destructive behavior? [...]Read More... from...