District 214 preps for return to full in-person learning next month
District 214 Superintendent David Schuler talks about the district's preparations for a full return to in-person learning on April 5th.
District 214 Superintendent David Schuler talks about the district's preparations for a full return to in-person learning on April 5th.
Should you refinance your student loans now? Here's what to know
Before you refinance student loans, consider the financial pros and cons.
Before you refinance student loans, consider the financial pros and cons.
Group of parents call for return to in-person learning in Geneva
Jean Smith, co-founder of Geneva Parents United for Students, talks about the desperate need to get students back in classrooms.
Jean Smith, co-founder of Geneva Parents United for Students, talks about the desperate need to get students back in classrooms.
Illinois State Board of Education gives new in-person schooling guidance
New COVID-19 safety guidelines released Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education suggest in-person learning should be prioritized over extracurricular activities.
New COVID-19 safety guidelines released Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education suggest in-person learning should be prioritized over extracurricular activities.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus' law broadens school programs for diverse rolls
The plan expands early childhood learning, invests in vocational training, aims to expand the teacher workforce and is intended to make college more affordable.
The plan expands early childhood learning, invests in vocational training, aims to expand the teacher workforce and is intended to make college more affordable.
Chicago elementary school principal named finalist for Golden Apple Awards
Serena Peterson-Klosa, principal of Christian Ebinger Elementary School, talks about being named one of the finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Awards.
Serena Peterson-Klosa, principal of Christian Ebinger Elementary School, talks about being named one of the finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Awards.
Group of Geneva parents call for every-day return to classrooms
Ashlee White from 'Geneva Parents United for Students' talks about their movement, calling on Geneva school officials to welcome students back to the classroom on a normal schedule.
Ashlee White from 'Geneva Parents United for Students' talks about their movement, calling on Geneva school officials to welcome students back to the classroom on a normal schedule.
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
Bourbonnais teachers on strike, calling for pay raise
Teachers in Bourbonnais were walking the picket line Thursday as a strike shuts down the city’s elementary schools.
Teachers in Bourbonnais were walking the picket line Thursday as a strike shuts down the city’s elementary schools.
UCLA study finds behavioral changes made stronger impact than school closings
Nathaniel Anderson from the UCLA Center for Health Advancement elaborates on the findings from their study on the impact of school closings early on in the pandemic.
Nathaniel Anderson from the UCLA Center for Health Advancement elaborates on the findings from their study on the impact of school closings early on in the pandemic.
Oakton Community College starting cannabis cultivation lab
A community college in the Chicago suburbs is going to have students practice growing weed.
A community college in the Chicago suburbs is going to have students practice growing weed.
How to go about reversing the learning gap brought on by COVID-19
Dr. Lisa Downey from National Louis University talks about the longterm ramifications of remote learning and what can be done to eliminate the learning gap brought on by the virus.
Dr. Lisa Downey from National Louis University talks about the longterm ramifications of remote learning and what can be done to eliminate the learning gap brought on by the virus.
Chicago Public Schools open doors to thousands of more students
Thousands of Chicago Public Schools students returned to school on Monday morning, the second — and largest — wave of students to go back to classrooms after almost a year of remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of Chicago Public Schools students returned to school on Monday morning, the second — and largest — wave of students to go back to classrooms after almost a year of remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
37,000 Chicago Public School students to return to classrooms on Monday
About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.
About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.
Winter Haven student arrested after bringing loaded, stolen gun to school, police say
Winter Haven police arrested DeShawn Lee Williams, 18, on Friday after they say he brought a loaded handgun to school in his backpack.
Winter Haven police arrested DeShawn Lee Williams, 18, on Friday after they say he brought a loaded handgun to school in his backpack.
Colleges push for return to on-campus normalcy starting next academic year
After COVID-19 stole away the college experience, some universities want to get students back in the lecture halls.
After COVID-19 stole away the college experience, some universities want to get students back in the lecture halls.
Tips for navigating FAFSA applications during the pandemic
Richard Hayes from the City Colleges of Chicago dishes out important advice for students filling out FAFSA applications this year.
Richard Hayes from the City Colleges of Chicago dishes out important advice for students filling out FAFSA applications this year.
Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
Entire Oakley school board resigns, apologizes for 'callous remarks'
The entire school board has now resigned following the earlier resignation of the board president. The trustees made controversial comments during an online meeting that they thought was private this week.
The entire school board has now resigned following the earlier resignation of the board president. The trustees made controversial comments during an online meeting that they thought was private this week.
CPS parent group calls for more support for remote learners from the district
Bridgett White and Joseph Williams from Raise Your Hand For Illinois talk about issues with CPS' reopening framework and how it's hindering the progress of remote learners.
Bridgett White and Joseph Williams from Raise Your Hand For Illinois talk about issues with CPS' reopening framework and how it's hindering the progress of remote learners.