Chicago Public Schools to expand vaccinations to older students
Chicago Public Schools is planning to expand vaccinations to older high school students.
Chicago Public Schools is planning to expand vaccinations to older high school students.
Illinois moves all public universities to 'Common App'
Jesse Ruiz, Illinois deputy governor for education, talks about the decision to embrace the 'Common App' for all of the state's public universities.
Jesse Ruiz, Illinois deputy governor for education, talks about the decision to embrace the 'Common App' for all of the state's public universities.
Peoria to remove President Thomas Jefferson's name from school
The Board of Education in Peoria has voted to remove the name of the third U.S. president from a city primary school because of his legacy on human rights and slavery.
The Board of Education in Peoria has voted to remove the name of the third U.S. president from a city primary school because of his legacy on human rights and slavery.
COVID-19 disrupts the plans of low-income, minority students pursuing college degrees
Eva Dodds, college admissions counselor for Collegewise, breaks down how the pandemic has hampered the plans and futures of minority students.
Eva Dodds, college admissions counselor for Collegewise, breaks down how the pandemic has hampered the plans and futures of minority students.
Teen Innovators looks to lay foundation of creative and strategic thinking in today's youth
Christine and Jackson Hutchison talk about the mission of Teen Innovators and preview webinars to be hosted by the Chicago Student Invention Convention.
Christine and Jackson Hutchison talk about the mission of Teen Innovators and preview webinars to be hosted by the Chicago Student Invention Convention.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
Wheaton College removes plaque calling indigenous people ‘savages’
Wheaton College removed a plaque that referred to indigenous people as “savages” after students and staff raised concerns about the term, the president of the suburban Chicago school said.
Wheaton College removed a plaque that referred to indigenous people as “savages” after students and staff raised concerns about the term, the president of the suburban Chicago school said.
Friday deadline for CPS parents to decide on return to in-person learning
Friday is the last day parents of Chicago Public Schools students can let the district know if they will join in person classes this year.
Friday is the last day parents of Chicago Public Schools students can let the district know if they will join in person classes this year.
WWII vet gets surprise high school graduation 77 years later
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
Scientist with son who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome hopes research can help COVID-19 patients
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
Midtown Educational Foundation offering summer programs to keep students on track
Vince Meno from the Midtown Educational Foundation talks about their summer programming aimed at keeping students up-to-date and sharp during the off months.
Vince Meno from the Midtown Educational Foundation talks about their summer programming aimed at keeping students up-to-date and sharp during the off months.
UNCF offering free scholarship money during Empower Me Spring 2021 tour
Stacey Lee, director of the UNCF Empower Me Tour, talks about what they're doing to help current college students as they build on their education.
Stacey Lee, director of the UNCF Empower Me Tour, talks about what they're doing to help current college students as they build on their education.
Chicago eyes April return to class for high school students
It would be the first time high school students in the nation’s third-largest school district have the option to be back in classrooms since going fully remote a year ago amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It would be the first time high school students in the nation’s third-largest school district have the option to be back in classrooms since going fully remote a year ago amid the coronavirus pandemic.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Illinois program scrubs student loans for people who buy a home
The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.
Will private student loans be forgiven? 3 ways borrowers can manage their debt now
Student loan forgiveness may be in the cards, but not for a while — and only for certain types of loans.
Student loan forgiveness may be in the cards, but not for a while — and only for certain types of loans.
District 203 students can return to in-person learning 5 days a week in April
It's back to school for another big suburban district. Naperville plans to bring students back five days a week after Easter. The school board meets Monday night and District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges talks about it.
It's back to school for another big suburban district. Naperville plans to bring students back five days a week after Easter. The school board meets Monday night and District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges talks about it.
Duke University puts all undergrads in COVID quarantine after 180 positive cases
All undergraduates at Duke University have to stay in quarantine until March 21, or they could be suspended.
All undergraduates at Duke University have to stay in quarantine until March 21, or they could be suspended.
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.