These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
Kids Above All helping students back to school with confidence
Kids Above All CEO Dan Kotowski explains how their annual backpack drive helps struggling families equip children with essential school supplies ? and how the community can get involved.
Kids Above All CEO Dan Kotowski explains how their annual backpack drive helps struggling families equip children with essential school supplies ? and how the community can get involved.
Illinois lawmakers delay statewide classroom cellphone ban
Chalkbeat Chicago?s Becky Vevea explains why a bill to limit student cellphone use in classrooms stalled in Springfield, what it would have required, and how Gov. Pritzker still hopes to revive it during the fall veto session.
Chalkbeat Chicago?s Becky Vevea explains why a bill to limit student cellphone use in classrooms stalled in Springfield, what it would have required, and how Gov. Pritzker still hopes to revive it during the fall veto session.
First CPS budget feedback session held amid layoffs
Chicago Public Schools hosted the first of five public meetings Monday to gather input on next year?s budget, amid efforts to close a $700 million deficit.
Chicago Public Schools hosted the first of five public meetings Monday to gather input on next year?s budget, amid efforts to close a $700 million deficit.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
Ex. Chicago Cub Jason Heyward helps young batters hone their skills
The baseball stars of tomorrow have been honing their skills in Chicago with the help of former Cubs star Jason Heyward.
The baseball stars of tomorrow have been honing their skills in Chicago with the help of former Cubs star Jason Heyward.
CPS holds first of five public budget meetings amid layoffs
As the CPD board prepares to balance the budget next month, officials are holding a series of community feedback sessions.
As the CPD board prepares to balance the budget next month, officials are holding a series of community feedback sessions.
CPS to hold first of five public budget meetings amid layoffs
Chicago Public Schools officials will hold the first of five community budget feedback sessions Monday evening as the district works to close a $700 million deficit.
Chicago Public Schools officials will hold the first of five community budget feedback sessions Monday evening as the district works to close a $700 million deficit.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Chicago's CTA to offer free rides for students—again—on first day of school
Free rides are back: CTA will offer Chicago-area students free bus and train rides on their first day of school next month🚍🚇
Free rides are back: CTA will offer Chicago-area students free bus and train rides on their first day of school next month🚍🚇
Chicago Teachers Union demands action: 'Trump-proof' Illinois schools now!
At a press conference Wednesday, the Chicago Teachers Union urged Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to protect school funding from federal cuts and invest in equitable, fully staffed public education.
At a press conference Wednesday, the Chicago Teachers Union urged Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to protect school funding from federal cuts and invest in equitable, fully staffed public education.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Chicago Public Schools leadership shake-up: What's next for CPS?
CPS Board President Sean Harden joins us to discuss the search for a new schools CEO, what the community wants in a leader, and the challenges facing the district after a year of major changes.
CPS Board President Sean Harden joins us to discuss the search for a new schools CEO, what the community wants in a leader, and the challenges facing the district after a year of major changes.
Here's what inspired author Shelby Vincent's 'Perfect Through and Through' | ChicagoNOW
When Shelby?s Vincent's daughter, Nyomi, was born in 2019 with a rare tumor, life quickly became filled with doctors? appointments, surgeries, and therapies. She talks about how this and one moment in particular inspired her children's book 'Perfect Through and Through.'
When Shelby?s Vincent's daughter, Nyomi, was born in 2019 with a rare tumor, life quickly became filled with doctors? appointments, surgeries, and therapies. She talks about how this and one moment in particular inspired her children's book 'Perfect Through and Through.'
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
New documentary ‘Beyond Closure’ explores lasting impact of Chicago school shutdowns
Filmmakers Erin Babbin and Michael Sullivan join to discuss "Beyond Closure," their new documentary examining how communities continue to fight for equity and identity more than a decade after Chicago’s historic mass public school closures.
Filmmakers Erin Babbin and Michael Sullivan join to discuss "Beyond Closure," their new documentary examining how communities continue to fight for equity and identity more than a decade after Chicago’s historic mass public school closures.
Chicago teens learn skills and confidence through cooking this summer
This summer, a group of Chicago teens are finding direction and confidence through cooking.
This summer, a group of Chicago teens are finding direction and confidence through cooking.