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Indiana lawmakers are again considering a push to require the teaching of cursive writing by the state's schools.

A couple of years ago, gun rights advocates in Indiana pushed for a law to allow Hoosiers to take guns to work.The law passed with a few limitations on where guns could be brought.Now, there’s a new effort, one that would allow students to carry guns on public college campuses. A Republic

Maine West High School is under a cloud of investigation and questions around allegations of hazing on some of its sports teams. Ten years ago, another suburban Chicago high school saw a tradition take a turn for the worse—prompting many of the same questions.

Privately run charter schools in Chicago are benefitting from a record gift, even as Chicago Public School officials develop plans to shut down traditional schools.The Walton Family Foundation today announced it invested a record $3.8 million in new Chicago charter schools—the largest amount g

Chicago Public Schools Inspector General outlined 101 cases of fraud and misconduct in the school system over the course of 2012.

As the Fighting Irish prepare for their biggest game in more than 20 years, the loss of student and superfan Declan Sullivan is still on the minds of the team, students and family.

A top Chicago Public Schools official is resigning amid another reorganization of the system’s leadership.Chief Portfolio Officer Oliver Sicat submitted his resignation yesterday, but will stay with the district through March, said CPS spokeswoman Becky Carroll.