Chicago students to get free CTA rides on first day of school
The Chicago Transit Authority will once again be offering free rides to students on the first day of the school year.
The Chicago Transit Authority will once again be offering free rides to students on the first day of the school year.
Warrant: Georgia teacher used zip ties to restrain child
Elizabeth Louise Board, a teacher at Godley Station K-8 School in the Savannah-Chatham School District, used the ties Aug. 6 to secure a student to his chair and table, officials alleged.
Elizabeth Louise Board, a teacher at Godley Station K-8 School in the Savannah-Chatham School District, used the ties Aug. 6 to secure a student to his chair and table, officials alleged.
Chicago parents want remote learning options for students amid COVID surge
Chicago parents are demanding remote learning options to keep their unvaccinated kids learning at home as COVID-19 surges again.
Chicago parents are demanding remote learning options to keep their unvaccinated kids learning at home as COVID-19 surges again.
Chicago parents push for remote learning
Chicago parents are demanding remote learning options to keep their unvaccinated kids learning at home as COVID-19 surges again.
Chicago parents are demanding remote learning options to keep their unvaccinated kids learning at home as COVID-19 surges again.
U of I using rapid COVID test as students return to in-person learning
Two big headlines involving the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana this week.
Two big headlines involving the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana this week.
13-year-old Marietta student begins classes at Georgia Tech
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
Naperville teachers reach tentative deal to avoid strike
High school teachers in Naperville have reached a tentative agreement with the school board.
High school teachers in Naperville have reached a tentative agreement with the school board.
Loyola University Chicago President Dr. Jo Ann Rooney to step down
The president of Loyola University Chicago announced Monday she would be stepping down from her role at the end of the 2021-22 academic year.
The president of Loyola University Chicago announced Monday she would be stepping down from her role at the end of the 2021-22 academic year.
Geneva preschool temporarily closes after COVID-19 outbreak
A private preschool and kindergarten in suburban Geneva is closed after a COVID-19 outbreak.
A private preschool and kindergarten in suburban Geneva is closed after a COVID-19 outbreak.
Chicago Teachers Union addresses school safety concerns
Monday is the first day back to school for Chicago Public Schools teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union addressed its ongoing safety concerns within CPS this morning.
Monday is the first day back to school for Chicago Public Schools teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union addressed its ongoing safety concerns within CPS this morning.
Chicago Teachers Union addresses school safety concerns
Monday is the first day back to school for Chicago Public Schools teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union addressed its ongoing safety concerns within CPS this morning.
Monday is the first day back to school for Chicago Public Schools teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union addressed its ongoing safety concerns within CPS this morning.
Schools in Crete, Monee closed Monday and Tuesday due to excessive heat
The heat is already having an impact on some area schools.
The heat is already having an impact on some area schools.
Health experts urge parents to stay up-to-date with their kids' immunization shots
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
Naperville District 203 teachers push for more compensation as contract talks continue
“When you’re asked to do more, you want to be paid more, like any job," said one teacher.
“When you’re asked to do more, you want to be paid more, like any job," said one teacher.
Southern Illinois University student shot dead at party
The student was dying of gunshot wounds when police arrived. Three other people were also injured.
The student was dying of gunshot wounds when police arrived. Three other people were also injured.
Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools
The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.
The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.
Top university kicks hundreds of students out for failing to comply with vaccine mandate
More than 200 college students who didn’t comply with a school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
More than 200 college students who didn’t comply with a school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
Tuition insurance available for college students
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and schooling, tuition insurance could be a good option for students.
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.
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.
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.