Prospect Heights 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.
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.
New outdoor spaces expand learning outside the classroom in Prospect Heights
McArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights used federal pandemic funds to create outdoor learning spaces. The new "classrooms" allow students to remain socially distant while getting some fresh air.
McArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights used federal pandemic funds to create outdoor learning spaces. The new "classrooms" allow students to remain socially distant while getting some fresh air.
BYU completes investigation into Duke player's racial slur allegations, finds no evidence to corroborate claim
BYU also lifted the ban on a fan who had been accused of shouting racial slurs.
BYU also lifted the ban on a fan who had been accused of shouting racial slurs.
380 Chicago students receive free shoes to kick off the school year on the right foot
Hundreds of students on Chicago's South Side are getting help to start the school year on the right foot.
Hundreds of students on Chicago's South Side are getting help to start the school year on the right foot.
Princeton University to cover all college costs for students from families earning less than $100K
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Sen. Dick Durbin wants student loan borrowers to have option of filing bankruptcy for loans
An Illinois lawmaker is asking Congress for additional help when it comes to student loan debt.
An Illinois lawmaker is asking Congress for additional help when it comes to student loan debt.
South Side grade school wins back-to-school contest
Alex Haley Academy students were ecstatic when they found out they'd each be going home with a box of brand-new school supplies.
Alex Haley Academy students were ecstatic when they found out they'd each be going home with a box of brand-new school supplies.
Southern Illinois University welcomes largest freshman class in 5 years
Southern Illinois University Chancellor Austin A. Lane talks about their dramatic increase in enrollment in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southern Illinois University Chancellor Austin A. Lane talks about their dramatic increase in enrollment in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safe2Help Illinois provides 24/7 service for students to share school safety issues
Samantha Kanish, school safety policy advisor at Safe2Help Illinois, talks about their 24/7 program and the importance of providing a lifeline for students looking to address safety issues.
Samantha Kanish, school safety policy advisor at Safe2Help Illinois, talks about their 24/7 program and the importance of providing a lifeline for students looking to address safety issues.
How prepared are Illinois schools for shooting threats?
With the new school year just starting, FOX 32 Chicago is beginning a series of Special Reports looking at how school threats are handled locally, and how students are under fire.
With the new school year just starting, FOX 32 Chicago is beginning a series of Special Reports looking at how school threats are handled locally, and how students are under fire.
Uvalde students return to classroom for first time since shooting on Tuesday
Uvalde CISD students will return to classrooms with several new safety and security measures in place.
Uvalde CISD students will return to classrooms with several new safety and security measures in place.
Chicago-area students from Jackson State University organize water drive for Mississippi city
Chicago philanthropist Early Walker has been working with the students to organize a three-day "Help Jackson Now" water drive in the South Suburbs. They collected three semi trailers worth of bottled water.
Chicago philanthropist Early Walker has been working with the students to organize a three-day "Help Jackson Now" water drive in the South Suburbs. They collected three semi trailers worth of bottled water.
These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Steph Curry graduates from college 13 years after leaving for NBA
The NBA finals MVP earned his degree in sociology, and was also inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame Wednesday.
The NBA finals MVP earned his degree in sociology, and was also inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame Wednesday.
Teacher recruitment website launches Thursday
The Biden administration partnered with several job search giants in hopes of filling the thousands of education job openings.
The Biden administration partnered with several job search giants in hopes of filling the thousands of education job openings.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
Tips for keeping your kids organized for the school year
Jessica Litman, aka "The Organized Mama," dishes out some helpful tips for parents looking to keep their children organized this school year.
Jessica Litman, aka "The Organized Mama," dishes out some helpful tips for parents looking to keep their children organized this school year.
Research shows students need at least 10 hours of sleep
California was the first state to pass a law saying schools can't start class before 8:30 a.m. The law comes after multiple studies show that teens need at least 10 hours of sleep.
California was the first state to pass a law saying schools can't start class before 8:30 a.m. The law comes after multiple studies show that teens need at least 10 hours of sleep.
Asian American history requirement starts in Illinois public schools
Beginning this year, every public school and high school in Illinois must include a unit of instruction on Asian American history.
Beginning this year, every public school and high school in Illinois must include a unit of instruction on Asian American history.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”