Teacher puts congratulatory yard sign in front of student's home after he aces reading test
Great educators are hard to come by, and one Alabama family is grateful for the support of one.
University trustee, wife donate $50 million for student aid
A Northwestern University trustee and his wife are giving the Chicago area institution a large donation for the specific purpose of student financial aid.
‘We’re just in awe:’ Preschooler diagnosed with autism and leukemia within 3 months beats the odds
Simon McKenzie was a bubbly 2-year-old in June 2017, capable of counting to 20 and eager to sing nursery rhymes. By September, Simon’s parents noticed that their son wasn’t the same vibrant, extroverted child.
Teachers in Chicago inch closer to possible strike
Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district are inching closer to a strike that could take place as early as next month.
U. of Illinois system says enrollment at record high
The University of Illinois system is reporting enrollment at its three campuses has reached a record high of 88,861 students.
14-year-old starts freshman year at George Washington University
Meet the 14-year-old George Washington University freshman!
Probe: Chicago schools handling of sex abuse claims 'tragic and inexcusable'
Chicago Public Schools will overhaul how it handles sexual abuse complaints after a federal investigation found "tragic and inexcusable" problems following student complaints, the U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday.
Ex-professor accused of sexually exploiting students in suit
A federal lawsuit filed against a former University of Illinois associate professor on Asian cultures accuses him of sexually and emotionally exploiting his Chinese students.
Principal quits after sexual misconduct allegations surface
A suburban middle school principal has resigned after his superiors learned that an investigation into "sexually harassing misconduct" allegations while he worked for the Chicago Public Schools led to a recommendation that his name be put on a "Do Not Hire" list.
New York Gov. Cuomo signs 9/11-related bill requiring public schools to hold moment of silence
New York public schools will observe a moment of silence Wednesday to remember those killed on 9/11 — it's the law.
Chicago teacher raises money to buy unique classroom library for students
A first-year teacher, assigned to an Englewood school, is going the extra mile to inspire her students.
Boy has ‘worst birthday ever’ after hot lunch is taken away because of outstanding balance
A 9-year-old boy said he had “the worst birthday ever” when his lunch was taken away because he had an outstanding balance at an Ohio school.
Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants for student loan forgiveness program
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
University of Tennessee turns bullied elementary school student's t-shirt design into official apparel
The young University of Tennessee fan that was bullied last week for a homemade shirt he wore to his school’s collegiate day was shown an outpouring of support that has since inspired the university to make his design into an official piece of apparel.
Desperate for leniency: Macy, Longoria go to bat for Felicity Huffman
Felicity Huffman and her lawyers pleaded Friday for probation, community service and a fine instead of jail time for her role in the college admissions scandal, buoyed by letters of support from her famous husband, William H. Macy, and her "Desperate Housewives" co-star Eva Longoria.
Video shows group of Philly dads comforting nervous student on first day of school
A new mural outside of Allen M. Stearne school displays a beautiful array of colors, including the quote, "Enter as a caterpillar, emerge as a brilliant butterfly." However, one young student needed a little extra motivation on his first day of school.
Family: Lakeville, Minn. girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
Illinois State enrolls largest freshman class in 33 years
Total enrollment for this year is 20,878, a 1.2% increase over the previous school year.
Chicago Teachers Union set date for strike vote
One day after the start of a new school year for about 350,000 students, the Chicago Teachers Union set a date for a strike authorization vote.
The Toy Insider: School time toys
School is in session but that doesn't mean your kids can't have fun learning. Toy Insider Laurie Schacht has toys that not only educate students, but they make sure you and your child have fun as well.