Teens learn better from rewards than punishments
Risky adolescent behavior is well documented, but why does it happen and how can it be helped? Computational analysis has a few answers.
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Orlando shooter wasn’t a well-behaved student
An investigation into the school life of the terrorist at the deadliest mass shooting in US history reveals clues about his personality.
Supreme Court won’t review rap-song suspension
A student who posted a rap video was suspended because what he said was threatening, but the US Supreme Court refused to review that suspension.
Minor criminal charges filed for speaking, kissing
Were racist remarks made against a former Bears tight end in a wealthy north suburb? Did the school file trumped-up charges against him?
Rauner signs 'no zero-tolerance' discipline bill
A new law will take effect in Sept '16 in IL to remove zero-tolerance policies in school discipline and make other changes.
Suspensions down in Chi-town
Recognizing the academic benefits of keeping kids in schools, movements are afoot everywhere to reduce out-of-school suspensions, including IL (SB 100).
Brawl at a Chicago b-ball game
Boys' basketball teams at North Lawndale and Marshall high schools in Chicago have been suspended for 3 games following a brawl that broke out.
Do students get stabbed more frequently these days?
Discipline changes in Baltimore and an increase in violence could shine a light on proposed IL legislation that could make schools less safe.