Illinois health officials adopt updated CDC guidance for schools, encourage unvaccinated to wear masks
“The CDC is right: vaccination is the best preventive strategy. As school board members, parents, teachers and superintendents plan for a return to in-person learning in the fall, we strongly encourage those who are not vaccinated to continue to mask," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
“The CDC is right: vaccination is the best preventive strategy. As school board members, parents, teachers and superintendents plan for a return to in-person learning in the fall, we strongly encourage those who are not vaccinated to continue to mask," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
Illinois becomes first state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act into law Friday, making Illinois the first state in the country to require a unit of Asian American history to be taught in public schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act into law Friday, making Illinois the first state in the country to require a unit of Asian American history to be taught in public schools.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Scholarships, free laptops offered to 2020 CPS high school graduates
The ACE Scholarship fund offers $1,000 scholarships and free laptops to 2020 high school graduates.
The ACE Scholarship fund offers $1,000 scholarships and free laptops to 2020 high school graduates.
CTU seeks vaccination goal for Chicago Public Schools students this fall
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a vaccination goal when Chicago Public Schools fully reopen in the fall.
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a vaccination goal when Chicago Public Schools fully reopen in the fall.
Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
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.