Chicago Public Schools: Rauner cheats kids
Chicago Public Schools sent out a letter earlier this week, blaming Gov. Rauner of being like Pres. Trump, stealing from the most vulnerable children.
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We grow with birthdays & celebrations
Where does the idea of a birthday party come from? How do you celebrate birthdays? And what, exactly, are you celebrating?
Senate confirms Trump’s pick for ed. sec’y
Betsy DeVos is the next US education secretary, following a close confirmation vote in the US Senate this afternoon.
Most Americans still say vaccines worth the risk
Should you immunize children against certain diseases, like measles, mumps, and rubella? What do Americans think about vaccines these days?
Career & tech ed month in Maryland
C.T.E. programs get the spotlight, as the state supt. and lt. gov. from Md. visit one of the top-flight career programs.
FBI raids charter school company in L.A.
A charter school network is under scrutiny in the L.A. USD and the FBI, based on possible fraud and mismanagement of funds that were meant for schoolchildren.
World Hijab Day in Minnesota, Champaign
World Hijab Day Wednesday allowed people unfamiliar with Islam to engage their Muslim neighbors, co-workers, and friends, and share what they learn.
Mistakes we make are often our best teachers
Mistakes happen, esp. as we learn new skills or discover new knowledge in school and other places. So, let's take the opportunity to figure out what went wrong.
Why Republicans should oppose Betsy DeVos
The Senate could vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary as early as Feb. 7. Here's what they will get.
Does class rank matter?
How open you are to new experiences and how conscientious you are might be more important than your GPA, and colleges know it.