Chicago Public Schools expected to change admissions process for selective enrollment schools
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the change will open up more seats to a more diverse student population.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the change will open up more seats to a more diverse student population.
CPS poised to make changes to admission process at selective enrollment schools
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the change will open up more seats to a more diverse student population.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the change will open up more seats to a more diverse student population.
Buffalo Grove High School students organize drive to benefit Ukraine
Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help Ukranian refugees.
Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help Ukranian refugees.
CPS parents rally to keep universal mask policy
A group of Chicago Public Schools employees are asking a judge to stop the district from enforcing its policy requiring staff members to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
A group of Chicago Public Schools employees are asking a judge to stop the district from enforcing its policy requiring staff members to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
46 percent of Illinois residents support law banning 'critical race theory' in schools
A new report from the Illinois Education Association has some interesting insights on what is called "critical race theory."
A new report from the Illinois Education Association has some interesting insights on what is called "critical race theory."
Should 'critical race theory' be banned in Illinois schools?
A new report from the Illinois Education Association has some interesting insights on what is called "critical race theory."
A new report from the Illinois Education Association has some interesting insights on what is called "critical race theory."
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Principal of highly rated Chicago high school recommended for firing
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
Aurora 'Dream Scribers': Program turns dreams into reality
It?s a program that turns dreams into reality. Fairytales, poems, and ideas put on paper.
It?s a program that turns dreams into reality. Fairytales, poems, and ideas put on paper.
Chicago mom didn't die from COVID-19 as CTU claimed, ME report says
A mother of a CPS student who CTU said died of COVID-19 after her daughter was quarantined due to an outbreak, did not actually die of COVID-19, the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Monday.
A mother of a CPS student who CTU said died of COVID-19 after her daughter was quarantined due to an outbreak, did not actually die of COVID-19, the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Monday.
Riverdale teachers go on strike, calling for larger raise and additional programs
Patton Elementary School teachers in Riverdale District 133 officially went on strike Tuesday.
Patton Elementary School teachers in Riverdale District 133 officially went on strike Tuesday.
Proviso teachers continue to demand better pay, smaller class sizes
Teachers in District 209 have been on strike since Friday and are demanding better pay. The union is asking for an increase of 12.75 percent over 3 years.
Teachers in District 209 have been on strike since Friday and are demanding better pay. The union is asking for an increase of 12.75 percent over 3 years.
Chicago Public Schools to go mask-optional starting next week
Chicago Public Schools will stop requiring face masks for staff and students in the nation’s third-largest school district starting March 14, officials announced on Monday.
Chicago Public Schools will stop requiring face masks for staff and students in the nation’s third-largest school district starting March 14, officials announced on Monday.
New book seeks to engage young people from all cultures in STEM fields
Christopher Emdin, professor at the University of Southern California, talks about his new book "STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream: Reimagining the Culture of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics" and the importance of getting all cultures engaged in STEM fields.
Christopher Emdin, professor at the University of Southern California, talks about his new book "STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream: Reimagining the Culture of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics" and the importance of getting all cultures engaged in STEM fields.
Federal grant covers cost of bilingual license for Illinois teachers
A $4 million federal grant program is available to pay for Illinois teachers to earn a state license to teach the English language.
A $4 million federal grant program is available to pay for Illinois teachers to earn a state license to teach the English language.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
Proviso teachers go on strike, demanding fair contract
Classrooms were empty and teachers were on the picket line Friday morning in Proviso District 209.
Classrooms were empty and teachers were on the picket line Friday morning in Proviso District 209.
Parent University empowers parents to support youth
Cicero District 99 is bringing back its Parent University --- which is a series of free workshops and resources for families.
Cicero District 99 is bringing back its Parent University --- which is a series of free workshops and resources for families.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker touts plans to lower costs of higher education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is working to make college more affordable for working class families.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is working to make college more affordable for working class families.