Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Some Chicago teens forced into difficult decision of going to school or working to support their families
Demarco Mosby, dean of Al Raby High School, talks about how the pandemic has forced some students to forgo their education in order to help their families stay afloat.
Demarco Mosby, dean of Al Raby High School, talks about how the pandemic has forced some students to forgo their education in order to help their families stay afloat.
CPS rejects hundreds of teachers' requests to work from home
CTU President Jesse Sharkey says the CPS plan to bring teachers and students back starting January 4th is forcing its members to choose between their livelihoods and staying safe.
CTU President Jesse Sharkey says the CPS plan to bring teachers and students back starting January 4th is forcing its members to choose between their livelihoods and staying safe.
Student sells Pokémon cards for thousands to pay for graduate school
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
Local mom puts her own spin on virtual learning process
The reason many parents are eager to get their kids back in school is the difficulty students and teachers are having with the virtual learning process. One local parent decided she'd had enough so she decided put her own fix on the remote learning system by creating diverse learner pods.
The reason many parents are eager to get their kids back in school is the difficulty students and teachers are having with the virtual learning process. One local parent decided she'd had enough so she decided put her own fix on the remote learning system by creating diverse learner pods.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Concordia University Chicago lays off 51, closes 15 programs
A liberal arts college in suburban Chicago has laid off 51 faculty and staff members and closed more than a dozen academic programs because of budget concerns exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
A liberal arts college in suburban Chicago has laid off 51 faculty and staff members and closed more than a dozen academic programs because of budget concerns exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
We Still Teach: Saturday, December 19
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
Chicago Public Schools is one step closer to reopening
The push to get kids in the classroom is gaining momentum after the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board denied an injunction requested by the Chicago Teachers Union.
The push to get kids in the classroom is gaining momentum after the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board denied an injunction requested by the Chicago Teachers Union.
CTU and CPS continue to grapple over return to classroom plan
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking Chicago Public Schools to court over the issue of safety and the timing of the return to in-person learning. Union vice president Stacy Davis-Gates talks more about it.
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking Chicago Public Schools to court over the issue of safety and the timing of the return to in-person learning. Union vice president Stacy Davis-Gates talks more about it.
More than 77,000 CPS families chose in-person learning for early 2021
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
Pritzker, Preckwinkle announce initiative in Illinois to expand digital access for low-income households
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an initiative in Illinois on Wednesday that would expand digital access for low-income households throughout the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an initiative in Illinois on Wednesday that would expand digital access for low-income households throughout the state.
Financial aid program helping students from low income families
Being the first in the family to graduate from college is a monumental achievement but all too often, students with the most potential are denied the opportunity to further their education because their families just can't afford to send them to college. The Schuler Scholar Program is working to change that.
Being the first in the family to graduate from college is a monumental achievement but all too often, students with the most potential are denied the opportunity to further their education because their families just can't afford to send them to college. The Schuler Scholar Program is working to change that.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bronzeville teacher organizes marathon to raise money for students, facilities
Michael Mancini, teacher at Wendell Phillips Academy High School, talks about his unique fundraising efforts in an attempt to get a STEM department at his school and a robotics lab.
Michael Mancini, teacher at Wendell Phillips Academy High School, talks about his unique fundraising efforts in an attempt to get a STEM department at his school and a robotics lab.
We Still Teach: Saturday, December 12
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
COVID concerns prompt cancelation of ISU spring break in 2021
Illinois State University students won’t be getting a spring break next year after all because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois State University students won’t be getting a spring break next year after all because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.