Chicago mom and her 3 kids graduate this year: ‘A long time in the making’
The 2021 graduation season has been a busy one for Chicago mom Alisa Perry Johnson. All three of her children graduated this year -- and so did Perry Johnson herself.
The 2021 graduation season has been a busy one for Chicago mom Alisa Perry Johnson. All three of her children graduated this year -- and so did Perry Johnson herself.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Phylicia Rashad sends letter to Howard University to apologize for defending Bill Cosby
'The Cosby Show' actress previously said she feels 'a miscarriage of justice is corrected'.
'The Cosby Show' actress previously said she feels 'a miscarriage of justice is corrected'.
Non-profit giving students at Chicago schools supplies needed to succeed
A nonprofit is giving students at Chicago schools the supplies they need to succeed.
A nonprofit is giving students at Chicago schools the supplies they need to succeed.
White teacher sues Evanston/Skokie School District 65 for alleged race based policies
Middle school drama teacher Stacy Deemar, who is white, filed a lawsuit Wednesday, claiming the teacher training and lessons about race and racism discriminated against her.
Middle school drama teacher Stacy Deemar, who is white, filed a lawsuit Wednesday, claiming the teacher training and lessons about race and racism discriminated against her.
White middle school teacher sues Evanston/Skokie school district for alleged discrimination
Middle school drama teacher, Stacy Deemar, who is white, sues the Evanston Skokie School District on claims that lessons about race and racism discriminated against her.
Middle school drama teacher, Stacy Deemar, who is white, sues the Evanston Skokie School District on claims that lessons about race and racism discriminated against her.
Durbin, Duckworth call on Biden to extend pause on student loan payments
Constantine Yannelis from the University of Chicago talks about the United States' mounting student loan debt and how it has become a hot-button topic politically.
Constantine Yannelis from the University of Chicago talks about the United States' mounting student loan debt and how it has become a hot-button topic politically.
Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
Lake County group asking for donations of school supplies for low-income students
The United Way of Lake County is hosting a drive-thru event on Monday for donors who want to donate school supplies to students from low-income families.
The United Way of Lake County is hosting a drive-thru event on Monday for donors who want to donate school supplies to students from low-income families.
Funeral held for CPS student Jamari Dent, who died after allegedly being bullied at school
At the funeral, a friend shared a story from happier times: "I met Jamari when I was 7 or 8 years old. I remember his words were 'Dang dude, why you so short.' He said, 'It's okay though, you can still play with me, and my sisters can play with your sisters so they won't get on my nerves.'"
At the funeral, a friend shared a story from happier times: "I met Jamari when I was 7 or 8 years old. I remember his words were 'Dang dude, why you so short.' He said, 'It's okay though, you can still play with me, and my sisters can play with your sisters so they won't get on my nerves.'"
Illinois school district donates 3 buses to firefighters for training
The Community School District 300 donated three school buses to firefighters at the Algonquin lake to help with a unique training opportunity.
The Community School District 300 donated three school buses to firefighters at the Algonquin lake to help with a unique training opportunity.
University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for students
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
Markham teacher wins $30,000 prize to help STEM students
Sheena Birgans-Wright, an 8th-grade computer science teacher at Prairie-Hills Junior High School won Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year, receiving a $30,000 prize, which includes $25,000 for the school and $5,000 for herself.
Sheena Birgans-Wright, an 8th-grade computer science teacher at Prairie-Hills Junior High School won Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year, receiving a $30,000 prize, which includes $25,000 for the school and $5,000 for herself.
Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Students, parents concerned about consequences of remote learning
After a year of remote learning, students are finally headed back to the classroom. However, should parents and students be concerned about spending a full year learning remotely?
After a year of remote learning, students are finally headed back to the classroom. However, should parents and students be concerned about spending a full year learning remotely?
Illinois father goes viral for speech against critical race theory: 'Bunch of nonsense' and virtue signaling
After going viral for eviscerating critical race theory teachings, radio host and Illinois father Ty Smith said on Friday that the race-based curriculum is a "bunch of nonsense" and a harmful view of the world to convey to young children.
After going viral for eviscerating critical race theory teachings, radio host and Illinois father Ty Smith said on Friday that the race-based curriculum is a "bunch of nonsense" and a harmful view of the world to convey to young children.
91-year-old grandma finally gets her long-awaited high school diploma
With the help of her granddaughter, 91-year-old Barbara received her high school diploma 76 years later. Now, she has one more goal: attending prom.
With the help of her granddaughter, 91-year-old Barbara received her high school diploma 76 years later. Now, she has one more goal: attending prom.
Parents in the Chicago suburbs push for kids to go maskless at school
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Chicago's Kennedy-King College receives $5 million donation from MacKenzie Scott
City Colleges has received a historic gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Kennedy-King College Vice President Eddie Phillips talks about the largest donation in school history.
City Colleges has received a historic gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Kennedy-King College Vice President Eddie Phillips talks about the largest donation in school history.