School News

2nd grader suspended; chewed pastry into gun shape

By Paul Katula •
A second grader who chewed a breakfast pastry into the shape of a gun and pointed it was suspended in Anne Arundel County, Md., leading us to question the effect of keeping guns out of our schools.

Oklahoma House ed committee advances science bill

By Paul Katula •
A state bill in Oklahoma, which just passed an education committee in the House of Representatives, would encourage the teaching of creationism alongside evolution and natural selection.

Perry Hall school shooter sentenced to 35 years

By Paul Katula •
The 15-year-old who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in a school shooting incident on the first day of school at Perry Hall High School was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Educators on their own job satisfaction

By Paul Katula •
A report from MetLife says teachers are not happy in their jobs and offers a few reasons why morale seems to be on the decline. We have a few ideas too.

Illinois middle, high schools take 5Essentials survey

By Paul Katula •
Illinois's middle and high school students, parents, teachers, and other school officials are being asked to complete a statewide survey, "5Essentials," that could help guide schools to better student learning.

Baltimore City to close 6 charter/independent schools

By Paul Katula •
The Baltimore City board voted on closure recommendations for six charter or independent schools, deciding to take over two of them, close one for sure, and table discussion on the other three.