Racist graffiti in a bathroom at Riverside-Brookfield
After racist graffiti was discovered in a student bathroom at a suburban IL h.s., officials are trying to heal the hate. But can it be healed?
News & Issues
AP, IB, and the pros of rigorous high school study
Taking more rigorous courses in high school, such as AP courses or the IB programme, makes for more challenge, less boredom, and other benefits.
Gov. joins state supt. on 1st day of school in Md.
The day after Labor Day is the new start of the school year for almost every one of Maryland's 24 school districts, under a new executive order.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.