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.
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.