Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Top 2 best school districts in the US are in Illinois
Two Illinois school districts are America's best!
Illinois lawmaker threatens to block $50M for proposed CPS school
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
Illinois lawmaker threatens to block funding for proposed CPS school
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
Chicago's Curie High School in the running for $50k to help revitalize school theater
Curie High School on Chicago’s Southwest Side is in the running for a big prize to help revitalize its school theater. The school in Archer Heights is a finalist for a $50,000 award in the "World's Best High School" contest.
Indiana teen 'only student in the world' to ace AP Calculus exam
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
Black students at Sam Houston State University reporting racist behavior on campus
A Black female student, who chose to remain anonymous, tells FOX 26 she noticed the n-word written on dry-erase boards on the dorm room doors of black students – including her own.
Vice President Kamala Harris urges students to apply for student loan forgiveness program
Vice President Kamala Harris urged students Tuesday to take advantage of a new program that wipes out up to $20,000 in college loan debt.
Illinois cashes in on student debt forgiveness
Vice President Kamala Harris urged students Tuesday to take advantage of a new program that wipes out up to $20,000 in college loan debt.
SIU expands reach in making higher education more attainable
Southern Illinois University has partnered with community colleges to make it easier for students to finish their degree.
Vice President Kamala Harris urges students to apply for student loan forgiveness program
Vice President Kamala Harris urged students Tuesday to take advantage of a new program that wipes out up to $20,000 in college loan debt.
Lansing library offering banned books during 'Banned Books Week'
This week is "Banned Books Week," and one Chicago-area library is offering those books for free.
Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund
Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.
NIU Performing Arts student talks about scholarship support
Kemarion Bryant, a Northern Illinois Performing Arts student, explains scholarship assistance for those who grew up in affordable housing.
Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D 'She's so H.O.O.D' awards to be given out next month
Chicago's Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation works with teenage girls to provide them with reproductive health education. Next month they will be honoring young women who are making a difference.
De La Salle to install Anne Marie Tirpak as new president
De La Salle Institute is about to make history --- installing the school's first lay person and woman as president in its 134-year history.
ADA-compliant playground unveiled at West Loop school
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place Friday for a new ADA compliant playground at Wilma Rudolph Learning Center in the West Loop.
Suburban school introduces outdoor space for classes
One suburban school district unveiled new classrooms on Thursday. While they come with plenty of natural light, students might just have to deal with a squirrel joining class.
Danny Trejo visits Saint Ignatius College Prep, shares special message with students
Trejo shared his life experiences with the students, along with a message.