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.
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.