California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students

After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.

Suburban high school goes remote following COVID-19 outbreak

This outbreak comes amid what's been widely described as a chaotic, dysfunctional school year at Rich Township.

Chicago Public Schools, city leaders team up for fight against COVID-19

Chicago Public Schools and the Department of Public Health are joining forces to help keep kids safe in the face of the spreading Delta variant.

Northeastern Illinois University to offer tuition, fee waivers for Afghan refugees

Northeastern Illinois University will cover the cost of tuition and fees for 12 credit hours for qualified refugees who settle in Chicago or nearby areas, the university announced Wednesday.

AFT president joins CTU to lay out COVID safety demands
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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten visited public schools on the city's South and West sides before classes started Wednesday morning.

Suburban teachers, parents describe a school in chaos

"The blame game and all that stuff has got to stop and we've got to solve this! We want an orderly academic environment that is safe for our staff and our students," said a veteran teacher.

Suburban Chicago teachers, parents describe a school in chaos
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At Tuesday night's school board meeting, parents and teachers of Rich Township High School District 227 described a school in chaos.

Coach who is in same-sex marriage might still lose her job at a suburban Catholic school, chancellor says

The chancellor wrote: “The matter raises the question of what a Catholic high school should require from those who work with and form its students. In particular, is it necessary that the witness of their public lives not be in opposition to Catholic moral teaching? I believe this requirement is necessary and, therefore am deeply troubled."

After School Matters celebrates 30 years in Chicago with virtual gala
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Mel Roberson and Danny Barksdale talk about how After School Matters has impacted their life and preview the After School Matters 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala.