Tips for returning to schools safely in the age of COVID-19
Economist and best-selling author Emily Oster dishes out return-to-school tips from her now book, 'The Family Firm.'
Economist and best-selling author Emily Oster dishes out return-to-school tips from her now book, 'The Family Firm.'
Suburban school loses state recognition over refusal to follow mask mandate
Perry Kalmus talks about how college admissions will look at students who have their degrees discredited due to their schools refusing to follow the statewide mask mandate.
Perry Kalmus talks about how college admissions will look at students who have their degrees discredited due to their schools refusing to follow the statewide mask mandate.
Suburban school loses state recognition after saying masks would be optional this fall
The Illinois State Board of Education said it is removing Timothy Christian Schools status as a recognized non-public school, effective immediately.
The Illinois State Board of Education said it is removing Timothy Christian Schools status as a recognized non-public school, effective immediately.
Elmhurst school loses state recognition after mask decision
A suburban school is in trouble after suggesting that it will make masks optional this fall.
A suburban school is in trouble after suggesting that it will make masks optional this fall.
Naperville teachers set to strike if deal isn't reached by start of school year
With one week to go before classes are set to start in Naperville, a teacher strike continues to loom.
With one week to go before classes are set to start in Naperville, a teacher strike continues to loom.
Pandemic widens literacy gap for students
Susan Lambert from Amplify talks about the disparate impact that the pandemic had on the literacy rates for Black and Hispanic students.
Susan Lambert from Amplify talks about the disparate impact that the pandemic had on the literacy rates for Black and Hispanic students.
Chicago parents want remote learning option for students as COVID cases surge
As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.
As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.
CPS parents want remote learning option
As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.
As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.
Chicago offering students free CTA train, bus rides to school on first day
Free bus and train rides will be available to Chicago students on their first day back to school, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the CTA announced Wednesday.
Free bus and train rides will be available to Chicago students on their first day back to school, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the CTA announced Wednesday.
Masks in schools debate intensifies ahead of school year
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the science behind masks in schools.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the science behind masks in schools.
Special Report: School bus driver shortage affecting suburban Chicago
With just weeks until the start of a new school year, there is a bus driver shortage.
With just weeks until the start of a new school year, there is a bus driver shortage.
Illinois parents rally against masks in schools
Parents in suburban Homer Glen are outraged after their school board signed on to Governor JB Pritzker’s mask mandate for all students.
Parents in suburban Homer Glen are outraged after their school board signed on to Governor JB Pritzker’s mask mandate for all students.
Naperville District 203 teachers file intent to strike amid failed contract negotiations
The union representing teachers in Naperville's District 203 has filed an intent to strike notice.
The union representing teachers in Naperville's District 203 has filed an intent to strike notice.
Naperville teachers threaten to strike as first day of school approaches
Just ten days before the start of school in Naperville, teachers are threatening to go on strike.
Just ten days before the start of school in Naperville, teachers are threatening to go on strike.
Naperville District 203 teachers could go on strike
Just ten days before the start of school in Naperville, teachers are threatening to go on strike.
Just ten days before the start of school in Naperville, teachers are threatening to go on strike.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
50+ kid-owned businesses taking part in suburban fair
A brand new business fair is coming to the suburbs -- and it's all about kids creations.
A brand new business fair is coming to the suburbs -- and it's all about kids creations.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
CTU: Coronavirus delta variant opens door to potentially 'pause in-person instruction'
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a tougher approach to combating the coronavirus delta variant ahead of the new school year, suggesting that in-person instruction could be once again paused if cases continue to climb.
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a tougher approach to combating the coronavirus delta variant ahead of the new school year, suggesting that in-person instruction could be once again paused if cases continue to climb.
BBB warns of back-to-school scams as potential shortages loom
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down common scams going around this time of year regarding back-to-school season.
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down common scams going around this time of year regarding back-to-school season.