Tuition insurance available for college students
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With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and schooling, tuition insurance could be a good option for students.

34 Illinois school districts put on probation for not complying with state's mask mandate

School is just getting started in Illinois and 34 school districts in the state have already been placed on probation for not complying with the state's mask mandate.

CTU, CPS still at odds over return to classroom

Teachers are scheduled to return to the classroom next week, but CTU said it still has not reached an agreement with the district on safety standards.

CPS, CTU at odds over return to classroom
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Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are once again at odds over the return to the classroom.

Delta variant looms as children begin to return to school
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Dr. Tina Tan from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the powerful delta variant and its impact as children begin to re-enter classrooms this fall.

Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations

President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.

Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
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The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.

Parent assaults teacher over mask, school official says: 'Do not fight mask wars in our schools'

"A parent physically assaulted a teacher by ripping a mask off her face, others yelling at a teacher to take off her mask because they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered," said the superintendent of the school district.

Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening

The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.

Naperville teachers, district continue to negotiate ahead of potential strike

As the Naperville Unit Teachers Association and District 203 board members continue to negotiate Wednesday, parents and students say they’re nervous about any disruption at school, especially after last year.

Northern Illinois University may return to remote learning if COVID rate climbs

Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.

20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county

Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.

How to psychologically prepare your children for a return to the classroom
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Gloria McDaniel-Hall from National Louis University dishes out tips to help your children feel more comfortable and prepared when returning to classrooms this fall.

Naperville teachers rally ahead of potential strike

The first day of school for Naperville District 203 is this week, but a strike is looming.

5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday

The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.

Back-to-school essentials every kid should have
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With summer coming to an end, many parents may need some advice on what their kids should have heading back to the classroom.