Calvin College students oppose DeVos
Education supporters across the country have come out in big numbers to oppose the nomination of Betsy DeVos as US education secretary.
School News
Trump backs off DREAMer deportation under DACA
President Trump appeared to signal a delay on any plans he may have hinted at during the campaign to undo President Obama's DACA order.
Again, schools no better with Improvement Grants
The big push to turn failing schools around, by infusing money under Obama's School Improvement Grants, ultimately failed.
Students sick at St. Charles East; norovirus
St Charles East HS closed for 2 days as a result of hundreds of students who fell ill from a very infectious and hardy virus.
Student walkouts join Trump protests
Walkouts, protests, some rioting occurred today in schools in connection with the inauguration of Donald Trump as the country's 45th president.
DeVos pauses on sexual assault, Title IX
What will be the effect of Betsy DeVos as US Ed. Sec. on campus sexual assault and other Title IX or civil rights violations in our schools?
DeVos wants local control for guns in schools
Should we allow guns in schools? Betsy DeVos didn't commit Tuesday for a Senate comte. but thinks the question should be under local control.
DeVos considers non-college success paths
Providing options for post-secondary education that lead to successful lives is touted by Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos and a student in Illinois.
IL proposes a law to test for lead
IL may get a new law that will require certain elementary schools and daycares to test the drinking water for lead. Good move.
2nd Pa. Teen Health Week celebrates learning
Teen Health Week came to Pa. for the 2nd time this week. The week was filled with activities in schools and a final party at a medical museum in Philadelphia.