Top things teachers wish parents knew as their children return to school
Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, dishes out tips for parents trying to connect and see eye-to-eye with their students' teachers as the school year returns.
Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, dishes out tips for parents trying to connect and see eye-to-eye with their students' teachers as the school year returns.
Student loan scams: How to protect yourself from loan forgiveness fraud
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Applications for student loan relief will be available early October, White House says
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
Schurz officials discuss plans on how to keep students safe after 4 teens shot in drive-by
Anxious parents headed to Schurz High School Friday to talk to school officials about plans to keep kids safe following a shooting.
Anxious parents headed to Schurz High School Friday to talk to school officials about plans to keep kids safe following a shooting.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
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.
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.
“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.
Biden's plan of canceling student loan debt becomes issue in Illinois' 8th Congressional District
President Joe Biden announced a plan Wednesday to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt.
President Joe Biden announced a plan Wednesday to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden's plan explained
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
Indiana State University football player from Waukegan among 3 killed in weekend crash
Two freshman members of the Indiana State University football team were among the three students who were killed in a weekend crash, officials said Monday.
Two freshman members of the Indiana State University football team were among the three students who were killed in a weekend crash, officials said Monday.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on new Covid-19 safety agreement
The passage of the agreement will be the first victory of new CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
The passage of the agreement will be the first victory of new CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
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.
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
President Biden’s expected to make an announcement about student loans this week.
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
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.
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.
Chicago police, CPS collaborating to ensure safe school year
Chicago police said they are working hand-in-hand with Chicago Public Schools to ensure a safe school year.
Chicago police said they are working hand-in-hand with Chicago Public Schools to ensure a safe school year.