H.S. shooting plot foiled in N. Calif.
Police in Northern Calif. foiled a plot by students to go on a shooting spree at their high school. No one was harmed, but 4 students were arrested.
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Bravo: College refuses to accept SAT/ACT scores
We applaud the efforts of Hampshire College, which has banned SAT or ACT scores for student applicants. The college isn't ranked anymore as a result.
Possible abuse of autistic students in Harford Co.
Charges have been made against Harford Co., Md., public schools that they aren't taking proper care to educate kids with autism.
School ‘policy’ vs. a teacher’s opinion
We read that school officials sometimes claim how they're running their classrooms is "policy" when it's actually nothing more than an opinion.
What poorer nations say about for-profits
"I've yet to meet a parent who would prefer their child to be taught by an unqualified teacher," says Education International.
Privacy policy for Voxitatis websites
Our privacy policy has been updated for the 2013-14 school year. Not too much has changed, but since we are publishing new resources this year, we've added them.
Cornel West sees a 'Black prophetic fire'
We must address inequity in educational and housing opportunities for predominantly black and low-income communities.
When you're in high school & a new baby comes
Having a new baby brother or sister when you're in high school or middle school can present challenges for teenagers and parents.
What good comes of giving surgeons grades?
Based on a NYT op-ed piece, education shouldn't be subjected to wrong-headed statistical measures, partly because doing so yields mediocrity.
Sandra Bland: Blacks are treated differently
When saying "All Lives Matter" some black people want to know when in our history did "black lives" ever truly matter?