CTU releases list of demands for reopening public schools
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
CTU files injunction to prevent returning to in-person learning
The Chicago Teachers Union is going to court to try to stop the school district from sending teachers back to school buildings.
The Chicago Teachers Union is going to court to try to stop the school district from sending teachers back to school buildings.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
UIC to establish program for students with intellectual disabilities
The University of Illinois at Chicago has announced the development of a new program to prepare people with intellectual disabilities for the job market. The programs co-director, Professor Tamar Heller, shares more about the program and why it's so important.
The University of Illinois at Chicago has announced the development of a new program to prepare people with intellectual disabilities for the job market. The programs co-director, Professor Tamar Heller, shares more about the program and why it's so important.
Holiday campaign to provide free school supplies to underserved students
For more than a decade, Back 2 School Illinois has worked tirelessly to provide students with the core supplies they need for success in the classroom. One in five children come from families who can't afford to equip them with the tools they need and that was before the pandemic.
For more than a decade, Back 2 School Illinois has worked tirelessly to provide students with the core supplies they need for success in the classroom. One in five children come from families who can't afford to equip them with the tools they need and that was before the pandemic.
Chicago Teachers Union deletes tweet claiming school reopening push 'rooted' in sexism, racism, misogyny
While the tweet was deleted, the Chicago Teachers Union retweeted a reply in support of the original tweet.
While the tweet was deleted, the Chicago Teachers Union retweeted a reply in support of the original tweet.
Suspect apprehended after students at Kennesaw State University warned about intruder with gun
Students at Kennesaw State University near Atlanta were told to stay in their rooms after reports that a person with a gun was on campus. About an hour later, students were told the suspect had been taken into custody.
Students at Kennesaw State University near Atlanta were told to stay in their rooms after reports that a person with a gun was on campus. About an hour later, students were told the suspect had been taken into custody.
Failing report cards: Schools say that 38 to 79 percent of remote students getting Fs
In New Mexico, more than 40 percent of middle and high school students were failing at least one class as of late October. In Houston, 42% of students received at least one F in the first grading period of the year. Nearly 40% of grades for high school students in St. Paul, Minnesota, were Fs, double the amount in a typical year.
In New Mexico, more than 40 percent of middle and high school students were failing at least one class as of late October. In Houston, 42% of students received at least one F in the first grading period of the year. Nearly 40% of grades for high school students in St. Paul, Minnesota, were Fs, double the amount in a typical year.
Jill Biden will back debt-free community college as student debt nears $1.7 trillion: report
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
We Still Teach: Saturday, December 5
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.
Your Take: Bringing kids back to the classroom during a pandemic
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of trades and backgrounds give their thoughts on students returning to in-person learning in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge.
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of trades and backgrounds give their thoughts on students returning to in-person learning in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge.
Elevate K-12 connecting teachers across the nation with classrooms in need of instruction
Shaily Baranwal, founder and COD of Elevate K-12, talks about what they're doing to help fill a teacher shortage through livestream instruction.
Shaily Baranwal, founder and COD of Elevate K-12, talks about what they're doing to help fill a teacher shortage through livestream instruction.
Managing the chaos of college applications during the pandemic
Casey Near, executive director of counseling for Collegewise, dishes out helpful tips for filling out college applications during the pandemic.
Casey Near, executive director of counseling for Collegewise, dishes out helpful tips for filling out college applications during the pandemic.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
Chicago academy the lucky recipient of 100 iPads for students
The Academy for Global Citizenship will be the lucky recipient of $30,000 that will go towards 100 Apple iPads. It's fulfilling the goal of the school to make sure that every student's home has access to digital technology. That dream is becoming a reality because of the Essex Realty Group.
The Academy for Global Citizenship will be the lucky recipient of $30,000 that will go towards 100 Apple iPads. It's fulfilling the goal of the school to make sure that every student's home has access to digital technology. That dream is becoming a reality because of the Essex Realty Group.
We Still Teach: Saturday, November 28
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.
North Lawndale College Prep students return to in-person learning
Garland Thomas, principal at North Lawndale College Prep, talks about why they made the decision to bring students back to the classrooms while so many others are going through with remote learning.
Garland Thomas, principal at North Lawndale College Prep, talks about why they made the decision to bring students back to the classrooms while so many others are going through with remote learning.
Some Chicago Catholic schools will switch to remote learning, Archdiocese says
As COVID-19 infections in Illinois continue to climb, the Chicago Archdiocese said Sunday that some Catholic schools will begin moving to remote learning this week.
As COVID-19 infections in Illinois continue to climb, the Chicago Archdiocese said Sunday that some Catholic schools will begin moving to remote learning this week.