Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Biden revokes Trump report promoting 'patriotic education', disbands 1776 Commission
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
CTU delegates approve walkout, sending vote to full union membership
Delegates with the Chicago Teachers Union have approved a walkout, sending the vote to the full union membership.
Delegates with the Chicago Teachers Union have approved a walkout, sending the vote to the full union membership.
Dangers of sexting for young people getting worse amid pandemic
What is surprising--and frustrating--is that a bill designed to educate Illinois children about the dangers of sexting remains bottled up in Springfield.
What is surprising--and frustrating--is that a bill designed to educate Illinois children about the dangers of sexting remains bottled up in Springfield.
Chicago teachers punished as classroom no-shows protest
Chicago teachers punished for refusing to show up for the start of in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns, demonstrated Wednesday outside the school board president’s home.
Chicago teachers punished for refusing to show up for the start of in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns, demonstrated Wednesday outside the school board president’s home.
How to mentally prepare your kids for going back to in-person learning
Dr. James Walsh, professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, dishes out tips for helping your children transition back to the in-person learning.
Dr. James Walsh, professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, dishes out tips for helping your children transition back to the in-person learning.
CPS threatens to dock teachers' pay who refuse to return to the classroom
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
Young CPS students begin return to classroom learning
Chicago Public Schools students began their return to the classroom Monday as school doors opened to thousands of pre-kindergarten and some special education students.
Chicago Public Schools students began their return to the classroom Monday as school doors opened to thousands of pre-kindergarten and some special education students.
Loyola University starting new Institute for Racial Justice
The program will use an interdisciplinary approach to research and try to develop solutions for racial inequities that exist not only in the criminal justice system but also in education, public health and public housing.
The program will use an interdisciplinary approach to research and try to develop solutions for racial inequities that exist not only in the criminal justice system but also in education, public health and public housing.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
Teacher sprayed student with disinfectant after mask dispute, police say
A Largo High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a student with disinfectant because the teen was not wearing a COVID mask properly.
A Largo High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a student with disinfectant because the teen was not wearing a COVID mask properly.
Lehigh University rescinds honorary degree granted to President Trump in 1988
Lehigh University's Board of Trustees has voted to rescind an honorary degree that was granted to President Donald Trump back in 1988 in the wake of Wednesday's violence.
Lehigh University's Board of Trustees has voted to rescind an honorary degree that was granted to President Donald Trump back in 1988 in the wake of Wednesday's violence.
Diocese of Joliet announces closure of DuPage County school
The Diocese of Joliet announced Thursday it will be forced to close one of its DuPage County schools due to low enrollment and financial challenges.
The Diocese of Joliet announced Thursday it will be forced to close one of its DuPage County schools due to low enrollment and financial challenges.
Push to reopen Chicago schools becomes more contentious
Only half of Chicago Public Schools teachers expected in schools ahead of preschool students’ anticipated return next week showed up, district officials said Tuesday in an increasingly contentious battle over classroom learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Only half of Chicago Public Schools teachers expected in schools ahead of preschool students’ anticipated return next week showed up, district officials said Tuesday in an increasingly contentious battle over classroom learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago teachers refuse to return to in-person work
Roughly 5,800 teachers and staff were expected in classrooms Monday, according to a report. It wasn’t clear how many showed.
Roughly 5,800 teachers and staff were expected in classrooms Monday, according to a report. It wasn’t clear how many showed.
Safety concerns prompt some Chicago teachers to refuse to return to schools
The Chicago Teacher's Union says that many members will not show up for work on Monday, in spite of instructions from the district.
The Chicago Teacher's Union says that many members will not show up for work on Monday, in spite of instructions from the district.
Chicago teacher criticizes back-to-school plan: 'unfair and unconscionable'
Quentin Washington, teacher at Sadlowski Elementary School, talks about why he and others are refusing to return to in-person learning.
Quentin Washington, teacher at Sadlowski Elementary School, talks about why he and others are refusing to return to in-person learning.
CPS CEO Janice Jackson on teachers refusing to return to schools
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson explains why she thinks it's safe to return to in-person learning and the potential repercussions for teachers refusing to return to work.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson explains why she thinks it's safe to return to in-person learning and the potential repercussions for teachers refusing to return to work.
University releases annual 'banished words' list for 2021
One university wants to prevent several words and phrases from being brought into the new year.
One university wants to prevent several words and phrases from being brought into the new year.
Pandemic guts internships for students looking to get experience
Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has stripped away a lot of internship opportunities for students.
Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has stripped away a lot of internship opportunities for students.