'Never too late': 96-year-old Florida woman earns college degree, graduates
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
How will the overturning of Roe v. Wade affect education in the U.S.?
Chalkbeat reporter Jessica Blake talks about how the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade could impact classrooms across the U.S.
Chalkbeat reporter Jessica Blake talks about how the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade could impact classrooms across the U.S.
Northwestern president-elect stepping down amid cancer battle
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Northwestern’s president-elect Rebecca Blank steps down to battle cancer
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Cradles to Crayons Chicago ramps up for it annual Ready for Learning initiative
Dawn Melchiorre, Cradles to Crayons executive director, previews their annual backpack-a-thon taking place July 27th at Daley Plaza.
Dawn Melchiorre, Cradles to Crayons executive director, previews their annual backpack-a-thon taking place July 27th at Daley Plaza.
Fenwick teacher out over misconduct allegations
A long time Fenwick High School teacher and basketball coach is out after a former student accused him of inappropriate touching and comments.
A long time Fenwick High School teacher and basketball coach is out after a former student accused him of inappropriate touching and comments.
Chicago Public Schools scraps plans for new $120M Near South Side high school
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
CPS hits pause on new high school proposal
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
How a lack of male teachers of color is impacting Chicago students
Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova expounds on the findings from her recent article examining the lack of men of color teaching in Chicago schools and how that impacts students.
Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova expounds on the findings from her recent article examining the lack of men of color teaching in Chicago schools and how that impacts students.
Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father
An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.
An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.
Career signing day held for CPS graduates
As summer break starts for Chicago public school students, some graduates are launching right into a career path ? thanks to a new partnership.
As summer break starts for Chicago public school students, some graduates are launching right into a career path ? thanks to a new partnership.
Retired police chief calls on Pritzker to make Illinois schools safer
A retired suburban police official is calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to appoint a school safety and training chief.
A retired suburban police official is calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to appoint a school safety and training chief.
CPS students get experience in engineering over summer break
As summer break starts for Chicago public school students, some graduates are launching right into a career path — thanks to a new partnership.
As summer break starts for Chicago public school students, some graduates are launching right into a career path — thanks to a new partnership.
CPS holds career signing day for graduates
On the first day of summer break for Chicago public school students, some are already launching a career in engineering.
On the first day of summer break for Chicago public school students, some are already launching a career in engineering.
Lightfoot encourages CPS students to stay engaged this summer as break begins
Students at Chicago Public Schools are now on summer break.
Students at Chicago Public Schools are now on summer break.
Chicago Public School students begin summer break after 'challenging year'
"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Lightfoot, Chicago students celebrate beginning of summer break
Across the city Tuesday afternoon, students were saying so long to the classroom, as summer vacation begins Wednesday for Chicago Public Schools.
Across the city Tuesday afternoon, students were saying so long to the classroom, as summer vacation begins Wednesday for Chicago Public Schools.
South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
New program created to help CPS students succeed
There is a new program to help Chicago Public School students succeed beyond the high school classroom.
There is a new program to help Chicago Public School students succeed beyond the high school classroom.
Scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French
A scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was announced in Elmhurst Wednesday.
A scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was announced in Elmhurst Wednesday.