Better to accelerate the gifted & talented
Should gifted students skip a grade? The debate may be a hundred years old. Research has settled some questions but opened others.
School News
A plea against charters rises from Bethlehem
When charter schools and other private corporations or churches take money away from public schools, bad things can happen and often do.
Md. H.S. students pass around racist petition
A petition distributed by students at a Md. H.S. promoted white supremacy and featured racially charged language about African-Americans.
Highland Park board member resigns in protest
A district on Chicago's N. Shore is going through a tough time, and the outgoing supt. thinks some schools should be closed. Not everyone agrees.
Obituary: Charlotte Zaremba, 16; shot on Jan. 1
A sophomore in Howard Co., Md., died in a murder-suicide after a New Year's Eve party. Her mother was also shot in the assault.
What do you think will happen in 2017?
Educators from several US school districts make a few predictions for what they think 2017 will bring for the school community.
White teen assaulted in Chicago & on Facebook
The beating of a white, mentally disabled teen by 4 young black adults, broadcast on Facebook Live, has stirred outrage and concern.
5 injured in Md. school bus-car accident
A minor traffic accident in Charles County, Md., resulted in a rollover for the school bus involved. The 3 people on board, including a student, were injured.
IL makes transition easier for out-of-state teachers
IL took a step to reducing the red tape for teachers from other states who move to IL. It will be easier for them to get an IL license.
Parents, Poundstone want screen safety laws
Some parents and one famous comedian want Maryland legislators to enact screen safety laws because students are nearsighted and use computers a lot.