ACLU joins Frederick Co. transgender case
A transgender boy at a Maryland h.s. wants the district, despite a lawsuit, to keep new policies that protect him from bullying. [...]Read More... from...
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Despite social media, no shooting at Pekin H.S.
Despite what students may have heard via social media, there was never a real threat to student safety at a h.s. near Peoria, IL. [...]Read...
Hate crimes alleged in McHenry Co., across U.S.
On bullying black, Latino, gay, or any other category of human that predestines them to a life of being afraid, are Americans really stuck? [...]Read...
8 die in a cowardly act of terror in N.Y.C.
What is being described as "cowardly" and an "act of terror" near Stuyvesant H.S. in New York has left 8 dead and 11 injured. [...]Read...
Seniors need a homework break for college apps
Applying to college is stressful for seniors. Schools could help (a little) by giving them at least 1 weekend in the fall without homework. [...]Read...
State Teachers of the Year: Jensen, Carroll
2 high school teachers have been named state Teachers of the Year from Md. and IL. Joshua Carroll, Lindsey Jensen. [...]Read More... from State Teachers...
US might partially forgive bad for-profit student loans
Student loans from fraudulent for-profit colleges, completely forgiven during the Obama years, might be only partially canceled now. [...]Read More... from US might partially forgive...
Don’t make C.T.E. a case of ‘pep without purpose’
Career and technical education programs in high school are great: they serve a focused need for vocational training. Don't stop there. [...]Read More... from Don’t...
Surfing is fun for troubled kids & hungry crocs
Research suggests that play is an important component of intelligence and learning. Why not teach kids lessons that keep them safe? [...]Read More... from Surfing...
Was E. St. Louis football negligent about brain injury?
Former football player at E. St. Louis HS: coach & district were negligent in 2008, causing him to suffer permanent brain damage. [...]Read More... from...