Pomp and circumstance @ 2 Chicago-area schools
The Class of 2015 tells its graduates that as a chapter ends, filled with uncertainty, get ready for the next. But remember to enjoy what life offers.
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2 boys, ages 8 & 10, shot in East Baltimore
Police are asking for help in bringing the person who shot two young boys in an East Baltimore neighborhood Saturday night to justice.
Chicago charter principal receives Ryan Award
The principal at a Chicago charter school has won the Ryan Award, which includes $25,000 and an opportunity to teach at Northwestern.
Feds report data security breach from China
Another data breach has occurred in the federal government, this one from China. We still don't know that data can't be protected from criminals.
Mom accepts diploma for son killed in car crash
The captain of a south suburban, Ill., football team died in a car crash just days before graduation. Marijuana is suspected to have caused the crash.
Dropout age going up to 18 in Md.
The dropout age in Md., 16 since 1902, is going up next year to 17 and then to 18. What effect will it have on the small number of dropouts?
Chicago's Byrd-Bennett quits amid federal probe
At long last, Barbara Byrd-Bennett steps down from her post as CEO of Chicago Public Schools and gives the district a chance to recover.
A new playground is built in a single day
A playground near a Maryland apartment building went up in a day and created learning opportunities for several kids, many of them homeless.
Md. History Day winners advance to nationals
Winning Md. students will present their history projects at the National History Day contest in June. Several special prizes were handed out.
Every kid needs a family: new Casey report
Kids, even those in foster care programs, should grow up in supportive families, and policymakers should do what they can to make that happen.