Lockport school allegedly faces teacher shortage after former educator was fired for child grooming charges
The start of the new school year is just three months away, and parents at St. Joseph Catholic School are very concerned.
The start of the new school year is just three months away, and parents at St. Joseph Catholic School are very concerned.
Federal discrimination lawsuit over gay rights targets Chicago college
Chicagoan Megan Steffen is one of dozens of plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit calling for anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students at religious institutions.
Chicagoan Megan Steffen is one of dozens of plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit calling for anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students at religious institutions.
Arlington Heights library creating noisy 'makerspace' where people can learn
A suburban library is creating a makerspace for people to channel their creativity and learn loudly.
A suburban library is creating a makerspace for people to channel their creativity and learn loudly.
$3,000 scholarship offered to CPS grads seeking to become Chicago teachers
Chicago Public Schools graduates seeking a career in teaching could be awarded a new $3,000 renewable scholarship.
Chicago Public Schools graduates seeking a career in teaching could be awarded a new $3,000 renewable scholarship.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Baltimore students who failed classes this year will still pass, school board says
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
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.