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.
Proviso Teachers Union set to strike March 4, district says schools will be closed
The Proviso Teachers Union, a council of the West Suburban Teachers Union, said it has made a final attempt to avoid a strike that is set for Friday.
The Proviso Teachers Union, a council of the West Suburban Teachers Union, said it has made a final attempt to avoid a strike that is set for Friday.
Proviso Teachers strike set for March 4
The Proviso Teachers Union, a council of the West Suburban Teachers Union, said it has made a final attempt to avoid a strike that is set for Friday.
The Proviso Teachers Union, a council of the West Suburban Teachers Union, said it has made a final attempt to avoid a strike that is set for Friday.
Chicago student accepted into 12 universities earns $1M in scholarships
A Chicago student hit the lottery in scholarships.
A Chicago student hit the lottery in scholarships.
Special Report: Who is posting fake school threats and why?
It?s a parent's worst nightmare: finding out someone is threatening an act of violence at their child's school.
It?s a parent's worst nightmare: finding out someone is threatening an act of violence at their child's school.
Virginia substitute teacher suspended for allegedly pushing Russian propaganda in class
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
Chicago Public Schools being sued over continued mask mandate
A downstate Illinois attorney is suing Chicago Public Schools over their continued face mask requirement.
A downstate Illinois attorney is suing Chicago Public Schools over their continued face mask requirement.
Chicago teen earns $1 million in scholarships
Through some very hard work, a Chicago teenager has earned a million dollars in scholarships. Stephen Christopher Thomas is a straight ?A? student who has been accepted into 12 colleges so far.
Through some very hard work, a Chicago teenager has earned a million dollars in scholarships. Stephen Christopher Thomas is a straight ?A? student who has been accepted into 12 colleges so far.
Chicago Bears linebacker, wife bring African stories to life through comic books, short films
A Chicago Bears linebacker is focusing on history, off the football field.
A Chicago Bears linebacker is focusing on history, off the football field.