School Life: Cupcakes, Raunchy T-Shirts, & Immigrants For Immersion

Sorry, Cupcake, You're Not Welcome in Class LA Times
The days of the birthday cupcake — smothered in a slurry of sticky frosting and with a dash of rainbow sprinkles — may be numbered in schoolhouses across the nation.Some educators say they've come up with alternatives for celebrations: carrots, reading and special seat cover

Teens' T-Shirts Make Educators Squirm Washington Post
Ashli Walker rifled through a rack of designer T-shirts one recent afternoon, pondering which one she should buy and wear the next day to Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Prince George's County.

Tongue Lashing Teacher Magazine
Bilingual education was the norm for years. But lately, even immigrants are leaning towards immersion.