Top 11 school snapshots of 2016
We take a look back at the events from 2016 that we believe have the greatest potential impact on school operations & student lives. [...]Read...
News & Issues
Body image issues linked to teen alcohol use
High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their peers, a recent U.S. study...
Some words in praise of Betsy DeVos
Editorials and commentators have been harsh in their treatment of the designation of Betsy DeVos as education secretary. A closer look. [...]Read More... from Some...
Sexual harassment common in middle school
Surveys in IL show sexual harassment and bullying is a pattern in middle school. About 43 of students said they were victims of some form...
Should IL require seat belts on school buses?
A few lawmakers in IL wonder whether it would be effective to require large school buses to come equipped with seat belts. Would it save...
Md. man gets probation for threatening school
A 20-yr-old man will serve 2 years probation for threatening, allegedly as a joke, to bring a bomb to a high school stadium. [...]Read More......
Hogan wants to double private school scholarships
Gov Hogan wants to double the amount of money Md. taxpayers spend to help low-income students pay tuition at private schools. [...]Read More... from Hogan...
It’s a struggle to retain new teachers, say teachers
It's harder & harder to keep experienced teachers during the first few years, despite relatively high pay for Md. teachers. [...]Read More... from It’s a...
Colo. district votes to arm teachers
Teachers in a Colo. district will now be allowed to carry guns on campus if they hold concealed-carry permits and get some additional training. [...]Read...
S. IL students show no post-election negativity
Yes, reports of post-election hate fill the news, but there are some schools in IL that have used the election as an opportunity to learn...