Back-to-school costs up 5%: Expert shares tips to help save | ChicagoNOW
Back-to-school season is officially here, and parents are facing a different kind of homework: managing the rising costs. Prices for supplies, tech, and activities are up about 5% compared to last year. Financial expert Pattie Ehsaei discusses smart and practical strategies to help families stretch their dollar while still setting kids up for a successful school year.
Back-to-school season is officially here, and parents are facing a different kind of homework: managing the rising costs. Prices for supplies, tech, and activities are up about 5% compared to last year. Financial expert Pattie Ehsaei discusses smart and practical strategies to help families stretch their dollar while still setting kids up for a successful school year.
Carmel Catholic?s family garden brings outdoor learning and wellness together
The Bartels Family Garden at Carmel Catholic High School combines hands-on education with student wellness, offering a space that supports mental health and community connections.
The Bartels Family Garden at Carmel Catholic High School combines hands-on education with student wellness, offering a space that supports mental health and community connections.
Teach for America recruits step up as Illinois teachers consider leaving classrooms
Nearly three out of five Illinois teachers are considering leaving the profession, but Teach for America is working to fill those gaps in Chicago schools
Nearly three out of five Illinois teachers are considering leaving the profession, but Teach for America is working to fill those gaps in Chicago schools
Teach for America recruits step up as Illinois teachers consider leaving classrooms
Nearly three out of five Illinois teachers are considering leaving the profession, but Teach for America is working to fill those gaps in Chicago schools
Nearly three out of five Illinois teachers are considering leaving the profession, but Teach for America is working to fill those gaps in Chicago schools
Bus crashes carrying Pennsylvania middle school football team
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
Naperville teachers and district reach tentative deal
A deal has been reached averting a teacher strike in Naperville.
A deal has been reached averting a teacher strike in Naperville.
Naperville teachers, school board reach agreement to avoid strike
A day after Naperville teachers announced they would strike, the Naperville 203 Board of Education and the Naperville Unit Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
A day after Naperville teachers announced they would strike, the Naperville 203 Board of Education and the Naperville Unit Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
Five things to know about Chicago Public Schools as students return to classrooms
Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin breaks down five key issues to watch this semester, from enrollment trends to funding challenges and the search for a new schools chief.
Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin breaks down five key issues to watch this semester, from enrollment trends to funding challenges and the search for a new schools chief.
Naperville teachers set strike for next week amid stalled contract talks
Naperville teachers announced they have set a strike date for next week amid continued contract negotiations.
Naperville teachers announced they have set a strike date for next week amid continued contract negotiations.
Chicago Teachers Union rallies against governor over school funding shortfall
The Chicago Teachers Union rallied outside a South Side school, demanding the state pay what they say are owed to CPS students after Gov. Pritzker claimed there?s no money to fund schools
The Chicago Teachers Union rallied outside a South Side school, demanding the state pay what they say are owed to CPS students after Gov. Pritzker claimed there?s no money to fund schools
Bolingbrook and Romeoville teachers' union at ‘impasse’ with district on contract talks
Valley View School District officials and union teachers and staff are at an "impasse" on negotiations for a new contract.
Valley View School District officials and union teachers and staff are at an "impasse" on negotiations for a new contract.
KUNI: The Chicago streetwear brand honoring HBCUs and giving back
Founder Dr. Anjali Camara shares how KUNI blends bold fashion with a mission to uplift HBCU heritage and fund educational equity from the South to Chicago.
Founder Dr. Anjali Camara shares how KUNI blends bold fashion with a mission to uplift HBCU heritage and fund educational equity from the South to Chicago.
How $10 can help change a child's life: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's powerful new campaign
New CEO Susanna Wickham shares how the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago are supporting 15,000+ youth this school year?and how you can be part of their life-changing mission.
New CEO Susanna Wickham shares how the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago are supporting 15,000+ youth this school year?and how you can be part of their life-changing mission.
3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
Naperville teachers warn of strike as contract talks drag on
More than 1,500 Naperville teachers have been working without a contract and have warned that a strike could be days away.
More than 1,500 Naperville teachers have been working without a contract and have warned that a strike could be days away.
Chicago Public Schools board members split on proposed budget to close $734M deficit
The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread.
The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread.
Naperville teachers warn of strike as contract talks drag on
More than 1,500 teachers in Naperville District 203 are still working without a contract, and a strike could be just days away.
More than 1,500 teachers in Naperville District 203 are still working without a contract, and a strike could be just days away.
Chicago Public Schools board faces tight vote on passing budget
As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.
As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.