Record surge: Athletic participation tops 8 million
2023-24 set a new record for participation in high school sports nationwide. Illinois ranks in the top 5 for both boys' and girls' sports.
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Biggest barrier to learning: Students don’t focus
New national data shows that school leaders identified a lack of student attention or focus as the #1 impediment to student achievement.
How citizens prefer to fund environmental action
Growing demand for countries to combat climate change, less consensus on how to fund it. New study offers insight from the US, UK, Germany, France.
Start h.s. later in the day? Parents are split.
The early morning starts of most high schools work against teens’ natural sleep patterns. Experts say change is needed. Parents aren't sure.
Most Americans still say vaccines worth the risk
Should you immunize children against certain diseases, like measles, mumps, and rubella? What do Americans think about vaccines these days?