Shooting at a Ga. high school leaves 4 dead, 9 injured
A 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., was in custody and will be charged with murder.
School News
McHenry HS celebrates 100 years
It's an auspicious school year in McHenry, IL. The school opened its doors 100 years ago, way before students had cellphones.
Md. invests in schools’ renewable energy future
Md. will invest millions in an effort to enhance energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy projects for public schools.
IL may get funds for migrant students after all
Illinois's state supt. has a plan for making up funds denied by the General Assembly to newly arriving migrant students.
30 years of vouchers & charters, not much gain
In Milwaukee, 3 decades of school choice has produced no notable improvements in educational outcomes for most students.
Obituary: Angelo Little, 17; shot at Columbia Mall
The Homewood Center HS student was targeted in a shooting in the food court at a popular mall between Washington and Baltimore.
U.S. News & World Report top high school rankings
The news magazine ranks everything from colleges to hospitals. Some rankings are important; others aren't. But for the record, here's the latest list.
Elgin Acad. closes; Islamic K-12 school may move in
An Islamic school, Burhan Academy, may be taking over the space once occupied by one of Illinois's oldest schools, which had to close.
Congress investigates college financial aid problems
Glitches with the FAFSA last year caused delays that made college-bound students make some critical decisions on a shortened timeframe.
Anne Arundel supt. speaks to principals at Harvard
His presentation to about 170 principals from the US and other countries included a discussion of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.