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.
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.