Houston ISD implements a rolling restart
America rushed to the aid of Houston schools & students. Except for a few badly damaged campuses, students will be heading back to school soon.
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Irma, a Cat. 5, wipes out Antigua, Barbuda; Fla. in path
Hurricane Irma remained a Category 5 storm longer than any other hurricane in recorded history. It's headed to south Florida.
IL schools pitch in for Houston’s Harvey victims
In a "We Are One America" way, schools across IL are reaching out to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Proud.
Hurricane Irma churns as fake forecasts abound
Don't trust every hurricane forecast you read on social media. Irma is a dangerous storm, but the Nat'l Weather Service says it may not hit land.
Houston schools to resume Sept. 11, after clean-up
Hurricane Harvey, now a tropical depression, will lead to a long clean-up process. Houston kids return to school on Sept. 11.
Hurricane Harvey prompts massive relief response
The hurricane in Texas has caused massive destruction, mainly from flooding, and killed at least 5 people so far. Help is needed.
For this historic week, Amazing Grace
Eclipse, hurricane, ... what a week! Reminds me of the power of nature, the need for math and science, and the beautiful reasons for it all.
Hurricane Harvey may dump >30" of rain on Texas
Hurricane Harvey barrels down on South Texas, near the Houston area, affecting not only schools but lives and communities.
Hundreds die in Haiti from Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew is headed to Cape Canaveral, and it's a killer. At least 283 people have been reported dead in Haiti.
Hard to predict storm paths due to climate change
Forecasting the path of storms in temperate latitudes is becoming increasingly difficult due to climate change, U of Chicago researchers say.