School News

The Md. State Dept. of Education found that one middle school in Carroll County fell short of meeting some administrative requirements in setting up IEPs for students with autism.

Massive layoffs have followed massive school closures in Chicago, and many parents and education advocates are concerned about the city's ability to provide an education for their children.

A teenager was hit by a car and killed while skateboarding late at night on a road in Mundelein, Ill., which is not friendly to pedestrians or skateboarders. He was on his way home from his girlfriend's house.

A new mentoring program in Elgin-based U-46 is seeking a few more volunteers to counsel and guide students who might be in danger of dropping out of school.

Two summer camps, one on a farm and one on a basketball court, help teach Maryland students about healthy eating, good study habits, and skills in the game of life.

A new wrinkle in the question of arming teachers in our schools comes from the insurance industry, which is increasingly refusing to carry liability insurance for schools with armed teachers.

The second student field trip drowning death in three years for New York's public schools leads us to question the level of supervision provided by chaperons.

The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference concluded last week in Kansas City. Top students from across America competed in their chosen career fields.

New snack guidelines from the US Dept of Agriculture suggest more fruits and vegetables in vending machines and fewer carbonated soda drinks and high-fat snacks.