Rumblings of several strikes in Illinois schools
Strikes by teachers in Illinois are becoming more widespread, and we wonder if there's something in the water.
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Maryland is 1st state with Common Core for braille
The Maryland State Board of Education adopted braille standards for use with the Common Core in English/language arts and mathematics. Maryland is the first state to formally adopt braille standards with the Common Core.
Maryland students continue to excel in AP courses
The number of Maryland students who took at least one Advanced Placement exam last year increased, as did the number of students receiving a 3 or higher. Scores on the SAT were flat, compared to scores from a year ago.
A few facts about Chicago's longer school days, years
We compare the amount of time Chicago Public Schools students spend in class with students in other large urban districts and in other countries, including Finland, which administration officials like to hold up as a shining example of a country that knows how to run education.
Teachers’ strikes are illegal in most states
In case you're wondering about the legality of teachers' strikes, they are legal in Illinois and 12 other states. But that's all, primarily because most state legislatures have put education on par with police and fire protection as essential services provided by government.
Teachers’ strikes are illegal in most states
In case you're wondering about the legality of teachers' strikes, they are legal in Illinois and 12 other states. But that's all, primarily because most state legislatures have put education on par with police and fire protection as essential services provided by government.
Segregation by race, income prominent in US
Schools are becoming more segregated by race in the US, not less, and this trend seems to carry with it an increasing segregation in US schools by poverty level.
Chicago teachers are still on strike
Chicago teachers are still on strike, the mayor plans to seek an injunction to get kids back in school, and the debate may not be soluble in the course of a labor negotiation. What else is new?
Lake Forest HS hopes students cross picket lines
Lake Forest High School, getting a mixed reaction from strike-weary parents, asks students to come to school Monday, using subs and community volunteers.
Harford Co. board president, 73, dies suddenly
A news release from Harford County (Md.) Public Schools says board President Leonard Wheeler has died. Friends and colleagues say he put service to the schools and his community first in his life.