Magnitude 8.1 earthquake strikes Mexico
An earthquake has devastated parts of Mexico, esp. those near its border with Guatemala. But the effects were felt for 100s of miles. Tsunami warning.
School News
Teacher of the Year finalists announced
Maryland and Illinois have both now announced finalists for the respective 2017-18 Teachers of the Year, with winners going on to a national honor.
Irma, a Cat. 5, wipes out Antigua, Barbuda; Fla. in path
Hurricane Irma remained a Category 5 storm longer than any other hurricane in recorded history. It's headed to south Florida.
Teacher salaries are high in Maryland
Md. teachers are among the highest-paid teachers in the nation, according to the research website Niche.com. IL comes in 17th for new teachers.
Racist graffiti in a bathroom at Riverside-Brookfield
After racist graffiti was discovered in a student bathroom at a suburban IL h.s., officials are trying to heal the hate. But can it be healed?
Gov. joins state supt. on 1st day of school in Md.
The day after Labor Day is the new start of the school year for almost every one of Maryland's 24 school districts, under a new executive order.
Chicago schools to teach police torture
Chicago 8th graders & freshmen will learn a new subject starting this year: how certain police officers coerced confessions by torturing black suspects.
DACA fate worries students about their future
If Pres. Trump doesn't decide the fate of DACA immigrant children by tomorrow, 10 atty's general say they'll force his hand by filing a lawsuit.
W. Chgo. volunteer teachers suspend a few clubs
Teachers in West Chicago have been working without a contract, and now they have decided not to volunteer their time to sponsor some student clubs.
Federal rule change could make grad rates fall
States that offer different levels of high school diploma may need to adjust their graduation rates pursuant to a federal rule change.