In a move aimed at countering Chicago’s crisis in K-8 truancy and absenteeism, state Sen. Kimberly Lightford has introduced legislation to lower Illinois’ compulsory school age from 7 to 5. Experts say it is critical to establish the habit of attendance in kindergarten and first grade. Yet Il... Read more...
A Houston high school counselor has sued the Houston Independent School District for firing her, she claims, as retribution for her decision to blow thewhistle on teachers and administrators who were lying in order to increase graduation rates. According to the counselor, this was ... Read more...