Chicago schools to teach police torture
Chicago 8th graders & freshmen will learn a new subject starting this year: how certain police officers coerced confessions by torturing black suspects. [...]Read More......
News & Issues
DACA fate worries students about their future
If Pres. Trump doesn't decide the fate of DACA immigrant children by tomorrow, 10 atty's general say they'll force his hand by filing a lawsuit....
W. Chgo. volunteer teachers suspend a few clubs
Teachers in West Chicago have been working without a contract, and now they have decided not to volunteer their time to sponsor some student clubs....
Federal rule change could make grad rates fall
States that offer different levels of high school diploma may need to adjust their graduation rates pursuant to a federal rule change. [...]Read More... from...
New staff and policy at a few IL high schools
As the school year opens, several schools welcome new staff members, teachers, and so on. Others have new policies for student success. [...]Read More... from...
IL schools pitch in for Houston’s Harvey victims
In a "We Are One America" way, schools across IL are reaching out to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Proud. [...]Read More......
Balto. City schools could move beyond math, reading
Baltimore City schools will open for students on Tuesday, and the schools CEO says she welcomes a more well-rounded approach to education. [...]Read More... from...
Debate: Are summer service ‘vacations’ worth it?
Did you do any community service this summer in an area or community outside your own or out of your comfort zone? [...]Read More... from...
Later start times could boost the US economy
We have written that starting high school after 8:30 AM can lead to better outcomes for safety and learning. It might also help the economy....
Houston schools to resume Sept. 11, after clean-up
Hurricane Harvey, now a tropical depression, will lead to a long clean-up process. Houston kids return to school on Sept. 11. [...]Read More... from Houston...