Education

This weekend, the Salvation Army is looking to help Englewood families get ready for the new school year. They're hosting a back-to-school bash featuring backpack giveaways, haircuts and more.

Sixty-five young refugees from Russia?s invasion of Ukraine are about to start a new school year in Chicago. They?re enrolled at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral School in the West Side Ukrainian Village neighborhood.

There's a big back-to-school party happening Friday night on Chicago's South Side. Renaissance Park will fill with music, games, and plenty of giveaways for the Saint Sabina Summer Block Party.

Some local students are going back to school in style thanks to a former Bears star. Matt Forte and his "What's Your Forte? Foundation" are hosting a back-to-school backpack giveaway this Saturday.

New funds announced for childhood education in Illinois, Indiana

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Police Department are preparing for the worst, with the all-important job of keeping students safe.

Just days before the new school year starts, Chicago Public Schools and its teacher union are nearing an agreement on Covid-19 safety measures.

A Chicago-based nonprofit is getting a big boost. ?One Million Degrees? provides financial and other support to community college students from underserved communities. They've just received a $100,000 donation.

The CEO of Chicago Pubic Schools is making some big promises in an address to the City Club on Wednesday.

Chicago Public Schools will kick off the new academic year on Monday and local transit agencies are pitching in to make sure students arrive safely for the first bell.