Oak Park and River Forest High School board considers 'no fail' policy
Oak Park and River Forest High School called a special board meeting Tuesday night to consider a "no-fail" policy for spring semester 2021, because of the toll the pandemic took on students' mental health.
Oak Park and River Forest High School called a special board meeting Tuesday night to consider a "no-fail" policy for spring semester 2021, because of the toll the pandemic took on students' mental health.
Chicago Public Schools under fire for defunding paralyzed school clerk's job
The Chicago Teachers Union is rallying around a longtime school clerk whose position they claim is being defunded next school year by Chicago Public Schools.
The Chicago Teachers Union is rallying around a longtime school clerk whose position they claim is being defunded next school year by Chicago Public Schools.
Wheaton College to dedicate new plaque honoring missionaries in the fall
The school removed the original plaque back in March.
The school removed the original plaque back in March.
Wheaton student-athlete honored for charitable work with nation's poorest community
Jackson Moran, 18, raised more than $5,000 last year for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The community is considered the poorest area in the United States.
Jackson Moran, 18, raised more than $5,000 last year for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The community is considered the poorest area in the United States.
Officials look to eliminate disparity in job opportunities for college students
Dr. Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, talks about major issues that higher education is facing today and how they're impacting students.
Dr. Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, talks about major issues that higher education is facing today and how they're impacting students.
Hundreds of CPS honor roll students got a free trip to Six Flags in Gurnee
CONGRATS! The students earned a free trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee by making the honor roll.
CONGRATS! The students earned a free trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee by making the honor roll.
Schools across US reduce foreign language class offerings in wake of pandemic
JNCL-NCLIS President Amanda Seewald talks about the urgent need for more foreign language classes that were decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
JNCL-NCLIS President Amanda Seewald talks about the urgent need for more foreign language classes that were decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Illinois showcased in new Amazon Prime show
The show highlights 17 universities and colleges with students introducing viewers to different aspects of their schools.
The show highlights 17 universities and colleges with students introducing viewers to different aspects of their schools.
Waukegan, McHenry high schools celebrate graduation in-person
It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.
It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.
New documentary chronicles the plight of South Side educators and students
Jamal Poindexter and Anita Harvey-Dixon talk about the new 'Tomorrow's Hope' documentary.
Jamal Poindexter and Anita Harvey-Dixon talk about the new 'Tomorrow's Hope' documentary.
2 Chicago area students selected as 2021 Presidential Scholars
Two Chicago area high school seniors are among 161 students from across the nation who have been named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Two Chicago area high school seniors are among 161 students from across the nation who have been named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Return to in-person learning at Illinois schools looks likely for next academic year
It is likely in-person learning will be returning to all Illinois schools this coming fall after the state school board voted to require it.
It is likely in-person learning will be returning to all Illinois schools this coming fall after the state school board voted to require it.
Union League Boys & Girls Club opening sites at several Chicago schools
Alonso Pasillas, director of operations at the Union League Boys & Girls Club, talks about their new expansion to seven South and West Side schools.
Alonso Pasillas, director of operations at the Union League Boys & Girls Club, talks about their new expansion to seven South and West Side schools.
Statewide contest aims to show appreciation for educators
A statewide contest to show teachers how much we appreciate them is underway and you can help show them some love by nominating your favorite educator. The competition is called back to school Illinois and it means a select number of teachers will get free supplies for classrooms.
A statewide contest to show teachers how much we appreciate them is underway and you can help show them some love by nominating your favorite educator. The competition is called back to school Illinois and it means a select number of teachers will get free supplies for classrooms.
'Never thought I'd be going to prom': Hundreds enjoy a special night at Soldier Field
"My sister and mom helped me. We stayed up four days to design my dress. I’m so happy, I never thought I’d be going to prom," said senior Elizabeth Cantu.
"My sister and mom helped me. We stayed up four days to design my dress. I’m so happy, I never thought I’d be going to prom," said senior Elizabeth Cantu.
Jackson State holds special graduation for class of 1970, 51 years after deadly police shooting on campus
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city and a state senator both apologized Saturday for shootings 51 years ago by city and state police officers that killed two people and injured 12 others on the campus of a historically Black college.
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city and a state senator both apologized Saturday for shootings 51 years ago by city and state police officers that killed two people and injured 12 others on the campus of a historically Black college.
Penn State faculty vote to end terms 'freshman,' 'sophomore' & others due to 'male-centric academic history'
Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."
Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Posters at suburban school approved by front office being called racist by parents, lawmakers
Posters at Glenbrook South High School are being called racist by parents and state lawmakers.
Posters at Glenbrook South High School are being called racist by parents and state lawmakers.
College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.