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?
News & Issues
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.
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 kids?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.