University of Notre Dame to require all students to be COVID-19 vaccinated for 2021-2022 school year
The University of Notre Dame will require all students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The University of Notre Dame will require all students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.
CTU wants reopening of high schools delayed one week
The Chicago Teachers Union, citing COVID-19 concerns, wants the school district to delay by one week the tentative April 19 re-opening of high schools for in-person learning.
The Chicago Teachers Union, citing COVID-19 concerns, wants the school district to delay by one week the tentative April 19 re-opening of high schools for in-person learning.
Batavia art teacher pens book to help kids express their creativity
Theresa Fontana, a Batavia art teacher and author, talks about lessons from her new book, 'The Secret To Being Creative.'
Theresa Fontana, a Batavia art teacher and author, talks about lessons from her new book, 'The Secret To Being Creative.'
Warren Township High School faces cuts if tax referendum fails
If you talk to administrators at Warren Township High School, the stakes for Tuesday's referendum could not be higher.
If you talk to administrators at Warren Township High School, the stakes for Tuesday's referendum could not be higher.
College admissions take on different look during the pandemic
Sara Harberson, college counselor and author, talks about lessons to be learned from her new book, "Soundbite: The Admissions Secret that Gets You Into College and Beyond."
Sara Harberson, college counselor and author, talks about lessons to be learned from her new book, "Soundbite: The Admissions Secret that Gets You Into College and Beyond."
$10M grant to benefit North Central College, 3 other local institutions
North Central College President Troy D. Hammond talks about their collaboration among Valparaiso University, the University of Evansville, and Drake University that has received a total of $10 million in grant funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
North Central College President Troy D. Hammond talks about their collaboration among Valparaiso University, the University of Evansville, and Drake University that has received a total of $10 million in grant funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
University of Illinois says in-person learning to resume this fall
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is forging ahead with in-person learning.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is forging ahead with in-person learning.
Reopening schools has become central campaign issue in suburban school board races
Ben Silver from the Citizen Advocacy Center talks about how the dynamics of reopening are impacting local school board races.
Ben Silver from the Citizen Advocacy Center talks about how the dynamics of reopening are impacting local school board races.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
'Tears of joy': Vanessa Bryant shares video of daughter Natalia getting accepted to USC
Vanessa Bryant shared a heartwarming video of her daughter Natalia celebrating getting accepted to USC on social media Tuesday night.
Vanessa Bryant shared a heartwarming video of her daughter Natalia celebrating getting accepted to USC on social media Tuesday night.
COVID-19 vaccinations might become mandatory at colleges and universities
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations might become mandatory for enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities come fall.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations might become mandatory for enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities come fall.
Joliet to implement 'prom squads', other restrictions for high school dance
Joliet West High School and Joliet Central High School will separate students into "prom squad" groups of 100 to 150 people. The only time they will be allowed to take off masks will be during official prom photos.
Joliet West High School and Joliet Central High School will separate students into "prom squad" groups of 100 to 150 people. The only time they will be allowed to take off masks will be during official prom photos.
Chicago area prep school asks students how they 'wield' white privilege in assignment
Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."
Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."
Waukegan activists protest naming middle school after Obamas
There’s controversy brewing in Waukegan over changing the name of one of its schools. But some members of the community are pushing back against the move.
There’s controversy brewing in Waukegan over changing the name of one of its schools. But some members of the community are pushing back against the move.
Chicago police investigating racist, homophobic messages sent to students over Discord
"The anonymous remarks made on the server were anti-semitic, racist and homophobic," the public Chicago high school said in a statement to students.
"The anonymous remarks made on the server were anti-semitic, racist and homophobic," the public Chicago high school said in a statement to students.
Where are schools reopening from coronavirus closures? See the map
A new website has been created to show how school districts across the U.S. are tackling one of the biggest challenges in education: reopening classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.
A new website has been created to show how school districts across the U.S. are tackling one of the biggest challenges in education: reopening classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Chicago launches initiative to spark CPS student engagement over spring break
To help keep students engaged over Chicago Public Schools’ spring break next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching a week-long series of events called "Spring Forward."
To help keep students engaged over Chicago Public Schools’ spring break next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching a week-long series of events called "Spring Forward."
Oak Forest teacher who took his virtual classes on the road wins 'Outstanding Teacher of American History Award'
Oak Forest High School teacher Mike Brown talks about accepting the 'Outstanding Teacher of American History Award' and how the pandemic shaped his lessons over the past year.
Oak Forest High School teacher Mike Brown talks about accepting the 'Outstanding Teacher of American History Award' and how the pandemic shaped his lessons over the past year.