Top 11 national school news stories in 2017
2017 was big for schools. Unlike previous years, many newsworthy events this year were disasters, both natural and man-made.
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Tech leaders, all female, say change is needed
There's more to equality than the number of women promoted in technology-related careers or companies; end sexism.
Things old and new in Austin in late fall
A $1bn bond issue, new technology, old and new books, movies, and a Texas Teacher of the Year who used to work in Hollywood.
A word on Al Franken and Donald Trump #MeToo
Some appreciation for the nuance of attraction is required as we hear about case after case of powerful men taking advantage of women.
It was all fun for girls with STEM in Peoria
Are too few women going into STEM fields because too few girls are aware of opportunities in STEM? Or is there more going on?
Don’t make C.T.E. a case of ‘pep without purpose’
Career and technical education programs in high school are great: they serve a focused need for vocational training. Don't stop there.
A Va. senior organizes a nationwide A.I. summit
Artificial intelligence is making quite a name for itself, both taking away and creating jobs, by making our big-data lives more efficient.
Geometry builds a new house, even in a tree
Math and CTE students in IL and Texas are using geometry to build houses—some for living in, some for climbing in, as in tree houses.
IL school boards praise in-house attorneys
Attorneys in school districts meet a critical need schools have: navigating complex laws and regulations. Small towns have it hard.
Chemistry can fix a statue honoring Francis Scott Key
Vandals damaged the statue that honors the Star-Spangled Banner's author in Baltimore. Art conservators are working hard to clean it up.