What do you think will happen in 2017?
Educators from several US school districts make a few predictions for what they think 2017 will bring for the school community. [...]Read More... from What...
News & Issues
White teen assaulted in Chicago & on Facebook
The beating of a white, mentally disabled teen by 4 young black adults, broadcast on Facebook Live, has stirred outrage and concern. [...]Read More... from...
5 injured in Md. school bus-car accident
A minor traffic accident in Charles County, Md., resulted in a rollover for the school bus involved. The 3 people on board, including a student,...
IL makes transition easier for out-of-state teachers
IL took a step to reducing the red tape for teachers from other states who move to IL. It will be easier for them to...
Parents, Poundstone want screen safety laws
Some parents and one famous comedian want Maryland legislators to enact screen safety laws because students are nearsighted and use computers a lot. [...]Read More......
Concussion for N.C. student body-slammed by cop
A N.C. student suffered what appears to be a concussion after a school resource officer body-slammed her after she had broken up a fight. [...]Read...
Not all college students binge drink
It has been reported that we're naïve to think college students won't get drunk, thereby escaping criminal prosecution for some bad behavior. [...]Read More... from...
Hogan speaks to Jewish middle schoolers
The Md. governor visited a Jewish middle school just outside Washington, telling kids to persevere in their goals, despite hate crimes and other obstacles. [...]Read...
Should Chicago schools provide arrest info?
A civil rights group sues the Chgo. Public Schools to get info it says is vital to reducing the school-to-prison pipeline, esp. for African-Americans. [...]Read...
Balto. rent-to-own homes have lots of lead
Rent-to-own homes frequently come with lead paint problems that the "buyers" are obligated but unable to repair. So kids suffer. [...]Read More... from Balto. rent-to-own...