Suburban school district cancels January 3 classes because of COVID
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Gary students will attend classes remotely during the first week of January due to rising COVID cases
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
Chicago Teachers Union criticizes CPS COVID testing plan
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
CPS encourages kids to get tested for COVID before returning to classes
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
Oak Lawn principal walking 24 hours to raise money for students
A suburban principal is looking to raise money for his students.
A suburban principal is looking to raise money for his students.
San Antonio grandfather graduates college alongside granddaughter
88-year-old Rene Neira graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with his granddaughter 23-year-old Melanie Salazar on December 11.
88-year-old Rene Neira graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with his granddaughter 23-year-old Melanie Salazar on December 11.
Chicago Teachers Union polling members over possible 'shift to remote learning' as COVID cases rise
Chicago’s Teachers Union is polling its members over whether they would support a "district-wide pause and temporary shift to remote learning" as coronavirus cases are once again on the rise in the Windy City.
Chicago’s Teachers Union is polling its members over whether they would support a "district-wide pause and temporary shift to remote learning" as coronavirus cases are once again on the rise in the Windy City.
15-year-old graduates from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as one of the youngest
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Chicago Public Schools to purchase 100k laptops for remote learning
Chicago Public Schools are preparing for students that may return to remote learning.
Chicago Public Schools are preparing for students that may return to remote learning.
CPS to purchase 100k laptops for remote learning
Chicago Public Schools are preparing for students that may return to remote learning.
Chicago Public Schools are preparing for students that may return to remote learning.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
University of Illinois to start spring semester remotely amid surge in COVID cases
The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University are joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.
The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University are joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.
University of Illinois to start spring semester remotely amid surge in COVID cases
The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University will be joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.
The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University will be joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.
Chicago organization Freadom fights to eliminate illiteracy in the city and beyond
Brian Floriani, founder and CEO of Freadom, stresses the importance of literacy and making sure every child has a chance to develop their future.
Brian Floriani, founder and CEO of Freadom, stresses the importance of literacy and making sure every child has a chance to develop their future.
University of Illinois to pivot to remote learning as COVID cases surge
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about their decision to start the spring semester with remote learning as COVID cases around the nation spike.
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about their decision to start the spring semester with remote learning as COVID cases around the nation spike.
University of Illinois to briefly go online in January as COVID-19 heats up
The University of Illinois will temporarily switch to remote learning in January before opening classrooms to students.
The University of Illinois will temporarily switch to remote learning in January before opening classrooms to students.
24 more Chicago Public Library branches will have Sunday hours
Bookworms in Chicago have a reason to celebrate!
Bookworms in Chicago have a reason to celebrate!
24 more Chicago Public Library locations getting Sunday hours
Book worms in Chicago have reason to celebrate!
Book worms in Chicago have reason to celebrate!
CTU blasts school district's COVID plan after outbreak at Greater Grand Crossing school
The Chicago Teachers Union levied criticism at the COVID plan for Chicago Public Schools due to their handling of recent outbreaks.
The Chicago Teachers Union levied criticism at the COVID plan for Chicago Public Schools due to their handling of recent outbreaks.