This week in Washington (Trump, Sessions, DeVos)
The political banter continues, as the drama escalates in Washington, Baltimore; meanwhile, life marches on for students and Americans. [...]Read More... from This week in...
News & Issues
As budget passes in Illinois, eyes turn to recovery
IL lawmakers passed a budget, after a 2-yr impasse and unknown fallout in schools and universities, so the recovery will begin. [...]Read More... from As...
Link noted between lead paint and incarceration
A link between exposure to lead paint in preschool years and incarceration or suspension from school later in life has been reported. [...]Read More... from...
Students who merit scholarships get aid reduced
Students who get scholarships that they have worked hard to achieve face the very real possibility that the financial aid they receive will be cut....
Chicago schools to provide meals during summer
Lunch options for Chicago schoolkids this summer got a boost with the district's LunchStop program, providing access to nutritious meals. [...]Read More... from Chicago schools...
DeVos looks to make predatory lending great again
An initiative at the US Ed. Dept. would eliminate the gainful employment rules that protect students from predatory lending practices. [...]Read More... from DeVos looks...
PARCC Inc. is dissolved
The manager of standardized tests used extensively in IL and Md. dissolved as of today. The tests will continue for now. [...]Read More... from PARCC...
Bullying hurts schools financially, too
Bullying costs schools the right to provide a safe learning environment, but in many cases it also costs schools money. A lot of money. [...]Read...
Obituary: Mitchell Chester; Mass. ed commissioner
He was a phenomenal leader who "possessed an unyielding commitment to improving the lives of children and young people." [...]Read More... from Obituary: Mitchell Chester;...
Allegations of grade-fixing plague the DC suburbs
The Maryland governor has called for investigations in a case involving teachers who may have inflated grades to boost graduation rates. [...]Read More... from Allegations...