Decoding the IHSA’s new ‘Super Team’ rule
We break down the 3,500-student enrollment cap that is set to end championship eligibility for major co-ops across Illinois.
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Student conductors in Kan. master the “holistic view”
New research reveals that conducting isn't just about keeping time—it's a high-speed cognitive exercise that reactivates the teenage brain.
Why 2026 is the year of the cursive comeback
Neuroscientists and educators explain why the "outdated" skill of cursive is actually a secret weapon for student memory and motor skills.
Policy vs. practice in a literacy stalemate
While Iowa politicians argue over using school IDs to borrow books, high schoolers in IL sit down with 4th graders to turn the tide on falling reading scores.
2026 Plastic: Mean Girls tops the high school stage
From Chamblee to Maryland, we look at how *Mean Girls* is teaching students the power of resilience and "sharing the stage."
Some science in the story of high school sweethearts
From the intensity of the classroom to a 36-year marriage, an Ohio student explores what it takes for couples to go the distance.
Hard data, school culture, and locking the doors
After a police chase inside school walls, an Ore. school struggles to balance security data advocating for locked doors with the need to be welcoming.
Student film challenges the stigma of teen grief
By tackling themes of suicide and social identity, a group of Tennessee juniors and seniors is demanding a better support system for their peers.
Obituary: Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader
From the front lines of Memphis to the halls of power, the civil rights icon who redefined American politics is honored by student journalists.
Elordi, Robbie can’t save a gutted Wuthering Heights
While the lead actors bring plenty of star power, high school journalists argue that the film's "whitewashed" casting and shallow plot leave much to be desired.