Extra week of summer good in Ocean City
Schools in Md. have been ordered by the governor to start the school year after Labor Day. It works for business. Does it work for...
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Hurricane Harvey prompts massive relief response
The hurricane in Texas has caused massive destruction, mainly from flooding, and killed at least 5 people so far. Help is needed. [...]Read More... from...
Opaque leggings now OK at Evanston Twp.
Should schools prohibit girls from wearing leggings? If so, what does that say about equality of the sexes in our public schools? [...]Read More... from...
Hurricane Harvey may dump >30" of rain on Texas
Hurricane Harvey barrels down on South Texas, near the Houston area, affecting not only schools but lives and communities. [...]Read More... from Hurricane Harvey may...
Start h.s. later in the day? Parents are split.
The early morning starts of most high schools work against teens’ natural sleep patterns. Experts say change is needed. Parents aren't sure. [...]Read More... from...
Need or have supplies for students? See Melissa.
A former Baltimore City teacher has established a swap for teachers to exchange school supplies they need for their students. [...]Read More... from Need or...
Park City supt. reflects on student overdose deaths
When 2 middle schoolers in your district die of a drug overdose within 2 days of each other, you need to strategize and build relationships....
Books for infants can lead to 5th-grade success
If parents provide learning materials, like books, to infants and toddlers, there's a good chance it will help them academically in 5th grade. [...]Read More......
Poll: support for charters drops 12%
Support for charter schools and some other "school choice" initiatives has declined a bit, notably among black and Hispanic populations. [...]Read More... from Poll: support...
When political violence goes to college
Violence on college campuses isn't anything new, but when it brings a dose of white supremacy, colleges sometimes can't deal with it. [...]Read More... from...