New guidelines call on schools to reduce suspensions
A new report says schools should try to stop suspending students for nonviolent offenses in order to help their future.
School News
Peoria teacher charged with sexual assault
A middle school band director in District 150 has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of one of his students.
IL man charged with child solicitation in Va.
A man from Elburn, Ill., has to turn himself in to Va. authorities. He's wanted in an Internet sting set up to trap people who solicit children online.
Republicans repeat old Common Core arguments
Some leading Republicans are bringing up old argument against the Common Core and need to stop so work can proceed.
Underage drinking party busted in W Ocean City
An underage drinking party after a Md. high school graduation has left three people injured and several people charged, either as adults or juveniles.
Some PARCC work on hold as judge reviews bid process
A N.M. judge halted a contract between PARCC and Pearson over a protest that claims they may not have played fair with our tax dollars.
Fort Wayne schools to track lunchtime fingerprints
Some schools in Ft Wayne, Ind., will use fingerprints to track students in the lunch lines come fall. Or parents can opt out.
Md. schools might start after Labor Day
Despite a task force recommendation that schools in Md. start after Labor Day, we don't think the economic benefit will offset what students lose.
Cover: Congratulations to the Proficient Class of 2014
Our backdrop for the graduation season is a tribute to this year's graduates. The adjective we've chosen: PROFICIENT.
National School Nurse Leadership awardees
Dedicated school nurses were honored earlier this month by the Healthy Schools Campaign, which supports education, health, and good food in our schools.