Natural gas explosion at a private school in Minn.
A natural gas explosion has killed 2 people at a Christian school in Minneapolis. Several others were injured, and all students were safe and accounted for.
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Talks break down; IL school funding imperiled
Payments from the state to IL schools are in jeopardy unless the governor and General Assembly can, somehow, pass a bill.
Public can often use school facilities: track, pool, etc.
Do you know if you can use the facilities, such as a running track or swimming pool, at your local high school? Many schools across the country allow it.
Trump bans transgender people from military
Transgender policy took center stage today, as Pres Trump declared that transgender people would be banned from military service.
School funding politics and games in IL
School funding is held up in IL, despite approval of a state budget this month, over disagreements between the governor and lawmakers.
With approved state budget, IL looks at schools
School funding in IL is still threatened, owing to an amendatory veto power Gov Bruce Rauner may have. Lawmakers may have a special session.
This week in Washington (Trump, Sessions, DeVos)
The political banter continues, as the drama escalates in Washington, Baltimore; meanwhile, life marches on for students and Americans.
As budget passes in Illinois, eyes turn to recovery
IL lawmakers passed a budget, after a 2-yr impasse and unknown fallout in schools and universities, so the recovery will begin.
Link noted between lead paint and incarceration
A link between exposure to lead paint in preschool years and incarceration or suspension from school later in life has been reported.
Students who merit scholarships get aid reduced
Students who get scholarships that they have worked hard to achieve face the very real possibility that the financial aid they receive will be cut.