Committee considers transgender-related changes
Carroll Co., Md., schools are looking into how they might better safeguard the rights of all students, including transgender ones.
News & Issues
Research shows … happiness is key
Why do so many teachers (and parents) think kids need to be "happy" all the time? Don't cry, but there are bigger fish to fry.
Run-down schools trigger low test scores
It's a chain reaction: If the cafeteria smells bad, kids call in "sick" and show a reduction in academic performance at those run-down schools.
50 most populous school districts in IL
The 50 largest school district population sizes (not students) in Illinois, according to the US Census Bureau.
Turkish coup attempt & alleged ties to US charters
The failed coup attempt in Turkey has been blamed on a cleric tied to charter schools in the US, who denies any involvement.
IL bids a partial adieu to PARCC tests
The IL board took a step back on PARCC yesterday: The state will use the test only for grades 3-8, not high school.
Baltimore rapper tells teachers he’s not stupid
How many different kinds of intelligence are there? An infinite number, actually. So why don't we teach based on those?
Audit finds carelessness at Md. St. Dept. of Ed.
An audit of MSDE, mainly in child care, has found possible signs of wrongdoing in the department's lax enforcement style.
Fresh, local food for lots of Md. students
Farm-to-school programs are great for kids and for local growers. Md. leads the nation in some respects, the USDA says.
Jahana Hayes: National Teacher of the Year
The Council of Chief State School Officers named a history teacher from Conn. the 2016 National Teacher of the Year in April.