New staff and policy at a few IL high schools
As the school year opens, several schools welcome new staff members, teachers, and so on. Others have new policies for student success.
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IL schools pitch in for Houston’s Harvey victims
In a "We Are One America" way, schools across IL are reaching out to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Proud.
Balto. City schools could move beyond math, reading
Baltimore City schools will open for students on Tuesday, and the schools CEO says she welcomes a more well-rounded approach to education.
Debate: Are summer service ‘vacations’ worth it?
Did you do any community service this summer in an area or community outside your own or out of your comfort zone?
Houston schools to resume Sept. 11, after clean-up
Hurricane Harvey, now a tropical depression, will lead to a long clean-up process. Houston kids return to school on Sept. 11.
Extra week of summer good in Ocean City
Schools in Md. have been ordered by the governor to start the school year after Labor Day. It works for business. Does it work for kids?
Hurricane Harvey prompts massive relief response
The hurricane in Texas has caused massive destruction, mainly from flooding, and killed at least 5 people so far. Help is needed.
Opaque leggings now OK at Evanston Twp.
Should schools prohibit girls from wearing leggings? If so, what does that say about equality of the sexes in our public schools?
Hurricane Harvey may dump >30" of rain on Texas
Hurricane Harvey barrels down on South Texas, near the Houston area, affecting not only schools but lives and communities.
Need or have supplies for students? See Melissa.
A former Baltimore City teacher has established a swap for teachers to exchange school supplies they need for their students.