Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle

The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.

Biden's plan of canceling student loan debt becomes issue in Illinois' 8th Congressional District

“This is Robin Hood in reverse. This is simply taking from the poor and the middle class and giving to the better off among us,” said Chris Dargis, candidate for Congress in Illinois' 8th District.

Student loan forgiveness: Biden's plan explained
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With the freeze on student loan payments set to expire soon and pressure from Democrats to provide broader relief, President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a wide-sweeping debt cancelation program in which many could get $10,000 forgiven ? and even more for those with the greatest financial need.

Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt

Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.

What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown

In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.

Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say

President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.

Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades

New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.

CPS still looking to fill about 900 vacancies as new school year kicks off

Another safety issue top of mind for many Chicago parents is protecting students from gun violence in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.

Biden's plan on forgiving student loan debt
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President Biden’s expected to make an announcement about student loans this week.

CPS still looking to fill about 900 vacancies as  new school year kicks off
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City and school leaders held ceremonial bells to ring in the start of the new school year Monday morning. At Falconer Elementary and more than 630 other schools, CPS students returned to class.

CPS students return for first day of school
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez welcomed students back Monday for the first day of school at Excel Academy of South Shore.

Chicago Public Schools struggle to fill key jobs as classrooms reopen

As schools nationwide grapple with a teacher shortage, Chicago Public Schools officials say they are set to at least maintain last year’s staffing levels when the district’s 300,000-plus students return Monday, but they’re falling short in hiring for newly created positions meant to help kids recover from the pandemic.