Wild turkey spotted in the vicinity of Niles West
One of the most common subjects in student newspapers throughout every year, reliably, is the Thanksgiving holiday. Most stories are about food.
School News
K-3 teachers who ‘Say Gay’ in Fla. may lose license
The Florida State Board of Education approved a rule that could take licenses away from K-3 teachers who violate a new state law.
Educators critique Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
Some want an accountability board to revise the proposed implementation details of what the state calls the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
Swatting threat in Towson originated outside the U.S.
A threat against Towson High School was received Thursday, and school and police officials are taking it seriously out of an abundance of caution.
Seattle student killed by gunfire after 1st period
A student was killed in a targeted gun attack Tuesday in a north Seattle high school. The suspect is in custody.
2 students charged in Pana with threatening violence
Active shooter threats were found on bathroom stalls. Police cleared the campus and arrested the students who allegedly made the threats.
Sexual assault alleged at Homewood-Flossmoor
A sexual assault allegedly occurred at Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. in IL Monday. An investigation is under way, school officials are working with police.
Teacher, student killed in St. Louis school shooting
A shooter killed one student and one teacher at a magnet high school in south St. Louis Monday, causing trauma for hundreds of families.
Candidates in gubernatorial races in IL, MD
We take a look at the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor in Maryland and Illinois. No endorsement here, as usual.
Swatting: the threat of fake active shooter alerts
Shooters inside schools cause terror; false reports of active shooters (known as swatting) erode security and impede learning.