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.
‘We will not wait for the next mass shooting’: Biden calls for tougher gun laws on Parkland anniversary
On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.
On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.
Dozens get vaccinated at charter school in Chicago's Austin neighborhood
"We have to make sure we vaccinate people in Chicago in high-risk communities so we can have more opportunities for people to see that it's ok to take the vaccine," said State Rep. Lashawn Ford (D-Chicago).
"We have to make sure we vaccinate people in Chicago in high-risk communities so we can have more opportunities for people to see that it's ok to take the vaccine," said State Rep. Lashawn Ford (D-Chicago).
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Faculty member quits after posing as female immigrant on Twitter to make racist, sexist comments
A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.
A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.
Ultraviolet technology being used to kill coronavirus germs in schools
Ultraviolet technology is allowing Mundelein High School to zap the coronavirus with the flip of a switch. The tech is allowing the school to clean classrooms quickly and keep kids on campus.
Ultraviolet technology is allowing Mundelein High School to zap the coronavirus with the flip of a switch. The tech is allowing the school to clean classrooms quickly and keep kids on campus.
CPS teachers, staff start receiving vaccine as some students head back to in-person learning
The first group of CPS students headed back to school on Wednesday, and CPS teachers and staff are starting to become vaccinated.
The first group of CPS students headed back to school on Wednesday, and CPS teachers and staff are starting to become vaccinated.
Suburban school subs yoga, meditation for traditional PE activities amid pandemic
One suburban school is trying to help students tackle tension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
One suburban school is trying to help students tackle tension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois teachers' vaccine schedules differ depending which level they're teaching
John Miller, president of the University Professionals of Illinois, talks about the concerns college teachers have in regards to getting their COVID-19 vaccination in a timely manner.
John Miller, president of the University Professionals of Illinois, talks about the concerns college teachers have in regards to getting their COVID-19 vaccination in a timely manner.
Union leaders send Chicago Public Schools reopening plan to members
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union agreed Monday to let thousands of union members vote on a proposed deal to get students back into classes.
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union agreed Monday to let thousands of union members vote on a proposed deal to get students back into classes.
Homework assignment asks 2nd graders: 'My dream for colored people in America is...'
"The assignment says ‘My dream for colored people in America is..." and the students are supposed to finish that sentence," the 2nd grader's mother said.
"The assignment says ‘My dream for colored people in America is..." and the students are supposed to finish that sentence," the 2nd grader's mother said.
Lightfoot: CPS, CTU reach preliminary agreement on in-person learning
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Sunday that a preliminary agreement has been reached the teachers’ union over COVID-19 safety protocols, potentially averting a strike in the nation’s third-largest school district.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Sunday that a preliminary agreement has been reached the teachers’ union over COVID-19 safety protocols, potentially averting a strike in the nation’s third-largest school district.
School decides not to make Black History Month optional after backlash
The school had told parents the Black History Month lessons were optional. Only 3 of the school's 322 students are Black. About 70% are white.
The school had told parents the Black History Month lessons were optional. Only 3 of the school's 322 students are Black. About 70% are white.
Fauci advises a return to schools for younger students: 'They do not transmit as readily'
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that reopening schools for grades 8 and lower is a realistic target, but remains wary of returning high schools to in-person learning while coronavirus vaccines remain in short supply nationwide.
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that reopening schools for grades 8 and lower is a realistic target, but remains wary of returning high schools to in-person learning while coronavirus vaccines remain in short supply nationwide.
Negotiations between Chicago Public Schools, teachers union continue Saturday
“The parties have been in discussions throughout the course of the day to determine if there is a pathway toward a final, comprehensive deal. Those discussions continue," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson said in a statement. The Teachers Union says they want a "mutually agreed upon safe reopening plan."
“The parties have been in discussions throughout the course of the day to determine if there is a pathway toward a final, comprehensive deal. Those discussions continue," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson said in a statement. The Teachers Union says they want a "mutually agreed upon safe reopening plan."