Illinois bill granting paid COVID leave for vaccinated teachers awaits Pritzker's signature
A bill granting paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers in now awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature.
A bill granting paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers in now awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature.
COVID-19 paid leave for vaccinated teachers clears Illinois General Assembly
A bill granting paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers is now awaiting Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's signature.
A bill granting paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers is now awaiting Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's signature.
Proviso teachers union votes to approve contract after 2 week strike
After a two-week strike, teachers have voted to approve a contract with the Proviso Township High School District 209.
After a two-week strike, teachers have voted to approve a contract with the Proviso Township High School District 209.
Fired Black educators file lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools over wrongful termination
A group of Black veteran teachers have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools claiming they were wrongfully terminated.
A group of Black veteran teachers have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools claiming they were wrongfully terminated.
Former Chicago Public School teachers suing district for wrongful termination
Several educators are suing CPS. The federal class action lawsuit was filed by Black veteran CPS teachers who say they were wrongfully terminated.
Several educators are suing CPS. The federal class action lawsuit was filed by Black veteran CPS teachers who say they were wrongfully terminated.
3 bills introduced in Illinois that would make college more affordable in the state
"Let me tell you the extra burden of having to figure out is it worth it to have me get eight extra hours to study this Saturday or do I have to work this job in order to make this month's rent, said Megan O'Brien, a graduate student at University of Illinois Springfield.
"Let me tell you the extra burden of having to figure out is it worth it to have me get eight extra hours to study this Saturday or do I have to work this job in order to make this month's rent, said Megan O'Brien, a graduate student at University of Illinois Springfield.
Illinois lawmakers introduce bills to make college more affordable
Three Democratic state senators announced three bills in Springfield Wednesday morning, with students standing by who know the hard choices college costs can bring.
Three Democratic state senators announced three bills in Springfield Wednesday morning, with students standing by who know the hard choices college costs can bring.
CPS teacher pulled from Whitney Young after Black doll hung in classroom
A white teacher has been pulled from Whitney Young Magnet High School after he hung a Black doll by its neck from a cord at the front of his classroom then argued with a Black colleague who was offended.
A white teacher has been pulled from Whitney Young Magnet High School after he hung a Black doll by its neck from a cord at the front of his classroom then argued with a Black colleague who was offended.
Proviso teachers ratify tentative agreement with district, end strike that began March 4
Proviso Teachers Union (PTU) members voted to ratify the tentative agreement with Proviso Township District 209 Wednesday, ending their strike that began March 4.
Proviso Teachers Union (PTU) members voted to ratify the tentative agreement with Proviso Township District 209 Wednesday, ending their strike that began March 4.
Illinois lawmakers introduce bills to make college more affordable
With the cost of college going up, state lawmakers introduced new laws that will make it more affordable in Illinois.
With the cost of college going up, state lawmakers introduced new laws that will make it more affordable in Illinois.
Proviso District 209 students return to classes after union, district reach new contract agreement
District 209 senior students will see no changes to their schedules, but ninth through eleventh graders will be required to make up 10 school days — with their last day of school being moved to June 15.
District 209 senior students will see no changes to their schedules, but ninth through eleventh graders will be required to make up 10 school days — with their last day of school being moved to June 15.
Proviso students head back to class after weeks-long teachers strike
District 209 senior students will see no changes to their schedules, but ninth through eleventh graders will be required to make up 10 school days ? with their last day of school being moved to June 15.
District 209 senior students will see no changes to their schedules, but ninth through eleventh graders will be required to make up 10 school days ? with their last day of school being moved to June 15.
College board surprises students with scholarships
Going to college is a major investment with tuition so high, but a few lucky students are getting some help.
Going to college is a major investment with tuition so high, but a few lucky students are getting some help.
Chicago high school teacher Joel Ewing, accused of sexually assaulting student, to be in court Monday
Joel Ewing was a drama teacher at Senn High School in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. Prosecutors said he sexually assaulted a student in 2015 at school and on an overnight trip.
Joel Ewing was a drama teacher at Senn High School in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. Prosecutors said he sexually assaulted a student in 2015 at school and on an overnight trip.
University announces first-ever masters degree in 'Happiness Studies,' will cost students $17,700
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Tribute video honors suburban students for pushing through pandemic
Heartfelt words of encouragement and support from faculty and staff at a suburban Chicago school. They are paying tribute to their students in an emotional video on YouTube.
Heartfelt words of encouragement and support from faculty and staff at a suburban Chicago school. They are paying tribute to their students in an emotional video on YouTube.
Proviso District 209, teachers union reach tentative agreement to end strike
Proviso High School District 209 and the Proviso Teachers Union (PTU) reached a tentative agreement Wednesday afternoon.
Proviso High School District 209 and the Proviso Teachers Union (PTU) reached a tentative agreement Wednesday afternoon.
Suburban school paying tribute to students for their resilience during COVID-19
Faculty and staff at a suburban school are paying tribute to students in an emotional YouTube video.
Faculty and staff at a suburban school are paying tribute to students in an emotional YouTube video.
CPS proposes Aug. 22 start date for 2022-23 school year
Chicago Public Schools students are due back Aug. 22, in what would be the district?s earliest start in recent memory. The proposed calendar represents a drastic departure from tradition.
Chicago Public Schools students are due back Aug. 22, in what would be the district?s earliest start in recent memory. The proposed calendar represents a drastic departure from tradition.
Proviso District 209 teachers' strike drags on with no end in sight
A teachers strike in western Cook County drags on with no formal negotiations currently scheduled. Teachers on the picket line in Proviso District 209 say they're ready to be back in class.
A teachers strike in western Cook County drags on with no formal negotiations currently scheduled. Teachers on the picket line in Proviso District 209 say they're ready to be back in class.