is forcing all schools to start the school year on the 4th Monday in August. A full three weeks later for some school districts. All school districts in the state still have to offer 180 days of instruction though.

the 10% rule for college admissions is essential for their students.

that college loan rates are going up slightly come July 1st. Stafford loans will rise by 0.08 percentage point from 6.54 percent to 6.62 percent.

outside Hurley School Tuesday against a Chicago Public schools proposal to move some kids into year-round schools.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on this after school program sports program that is trying to help more Hispanic stay in school.

to be forcing 150-200 minutes of Gym time per week if passed. The bills do not figure in cost of these plans though.