New Illinois law waives school fees for low-income students with veteran or active military parent
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.
New law reduces school fees for children of military personnel
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.
How high school students can make the most of their summer break
Eric Sherman from IvyWise talks about great summer options for high schoolers looking to expand their skillsets and grow as people during the break.
Eric Sherman from IvyWise talks about great summer options for high schoolers looking to expand their skillsets and grow as people during the break.
Flash cards depicting pregnant man used to teach preschoolers about colors, says legislator
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
CPS students embrace debate to inspire social change
Dr. Toinette Gunn, executive director of Chicago Debates, talks about the importance of giving students the avenue to express their feelings and beliefs.
Dr. Toinette Gunn, executive director of Chicago Debates, talks about the importance of giving students the avenue to express their feelings and beliefs.
GREAT VIDEO: Student at Chicago school challenges staff member in DLow Shuffle
Check out the dance moves at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School's 8th grade luncheon on Chicago's West Side. Scholar Marquise Hightower and staff member Charlie Myers challenged each other in the DLow Shuffle.
Check out the dance moves at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School's 8th grade luncheon on Chicago's West Side. Scholar Marquise Hightower and staff member Charlie Myers challenged each other in the DLow Shuffle.
Whitney Young principal retires after 32 years
The principal plans to spend time with her granddaughter and grandson.
The principal plans to spend time with her granddaughter and grandson.
Chicago Teachers Union president-elect weighs in on Texas school shooting
The president-elect of the Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates, shared her thoughts on the Texas school shooting Tuesday that killed 18 children.
The president-elect of the Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates, shared her thoughts on the Texas school shooting Tuesday that killed 18 children.
Survey finds 4 out of 10 can't afford their student loan payments
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about the current state of student loan debt in America and how its affecting borrowers.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about the current state of student loan debt in America and how its affecting borrowers.
CTU leadership wins reelection as Stacy Davis Gates becomes president
Stacy Davis Gates, the incumbent vice president, led CORE?s slate and will take over as president with her running mate Jackson Potter for a three-year term beginning July 1.
Stacy Davis Gates, the incumbent vice president, led CORE?s slate and will take over as president with her running mate Jackson Potter for a three-year term beginning July 1.
Stacy Davis Gates becomes CTU president as leadership wins reelection
The leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union have been reelected in the union’s most hotly contested race since their group came to power in 2010, avoiding a runoff and cementing their role atop one of the city’s most influential and progressive organizations.
The leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union have been reelected in the union’s most hotly contested race since their group came to power in 2010, avoiding a runoff and cementing their role atop one of the city’s most influential and progressive organizations.
Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
Chicago's dancing crossing guard brings joy to her job every day: 'I want to give love to those who need it'
As the school year winds down in Illinois, students and their families are reminded to thank those who have made positive impacts on their academic journey.
As the school year winds down in Illinois, students and their families are reminded to thank those who have made positive impacts on their academic journey.
At least 135 teachers, aides charged with child sex crimes this year alone
Of the 135 arrests made, at least 102, or 76%, involved alleged crimes against students.
Of the 135 arrests made, at least 102, or 76%, involved alleged crimes against students.
Class of 2022 college graduates hit red-hot job market
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas talks about the job market for 2022 college graduates the industries in most need of employees.
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas talks about the job market for 2022 college graduates the industries in most need of employees.
CPS automatically enrolled students in JROTC: report
Even though the program is supposed to be voluntary, hundreds of CPS high school freshmen ? mostly on the city?s South and West Sides ? were automatically enrolled in military-type education classes during the last two years, a new report has found.
Even though the program is supposed to be voluntary, hundreds of CPS high school freshmen ? mostly on the city?s South and West Sides ? were automatically enrolled in military-type education classes during the last two years, a new report has found.
Hundreds of CPS students automatically enrolled in military-type education classes, watchdog finds
Even though the program is supposed to be voluntary, hundreds of CPS high school freshmen — mostly on the city’s South and West Sides — were automatically enrolled in military-type education classes during the last two years, a new report has found.
Even though the program is supposed to be voluntary, hundreds of CPS high school freshmen — mostly on the city’s South and West Sides — were automatically enrolled in military-type education classes during the last two years, a new report has found.
New athletic field coming to Little Village school this fall
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped break ground Tuesday on a new athletic field at Farragut Academy in Little Village.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped break ground Tuesday on a new athletic field at Farragut Academy in Little Village.
Lightfoot breaks ground at new Farragut Academy athletic field
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped break ground Tuesday on a new athletic field at Farragut Academy in Little Village.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped break ground Tuesday on a new athletic field at Farragut Academy in Little Village.
For 13th consecutive year, Chicago charter school announces 100% of seniors heading to college
For the thirteenth consecutive year, the entire senior class of one Chicago charter school is heading to college.
For the thirteenth consecutive year, the entire senior class of one Chicago charter school is heading to college.