Illinois State University decides students will get spring break, in spite of travel risk
An "overwhelming number" of students and faculty at ISU want spring break to happen in 2021, in spite of concerns about students traveling, partying and bringing coronavirus back to campus.
An "overwhelming number" of students and faculty at ISU want spring break to happen in 2021, in spite of concerns about students traveling, partying and bringing coronavirus back to campus.
U of Rhode Island tells fraternity and sorority members to shelter-in-place for after outbreaks
The fraternities and sororities at U of Rhode Island are hotspots for the campus. Testing positivity rates for students in Greek housing are 11%; students in dorms are testing at 4%. The overall campus is just 0.65%.
The fraternities and sororities at U of Rhode Island are hotspots for the campus. Testing positivity rates for students in Greek housing are 11%; students in dorms are testing at 4%. The overall campus is just 0.65%.
How to help your kids maximize their experience of at-home learning
Bette Fetter from Young Rembrandts dishes out tips for keeping your children focused and engaged during at-home learning.
Bette Fetter from Young Rembrandts dishes out tips for keeping your children focused and engaged during at-home learning.
Lawmakers look to upgrade social studies curriculum to showcase Black achievement
State Sen. Kimberly Lightford talks about the push to revamp the state's social studies curriculum to highlight the contributions of Black Americans and other minorities.
State Sen. Kimberly Lightford talks about the push to revamp the state's social studies curriculum to highlight the contributions of Black Americans and other minorities.
Clayton County elementary school to be renamed for Michelle Obama
The Clayton County Board of Education voted 7-2 Monday to rename South Clayton Elementary School to Michelle Obama STEM Elementary School.
The Clayton County Board of Education voted 7-2 Monday to rename South Clayton Elementary School to Michelle Obama STEM Elementary School.
'Every Child Ready Chicago' aims to lay solid educational foundation for city youth
Kristin Bernhard talks about the "Every Child Ready Chicago" initiative and the importance of setting a solid foundation for Chicago's youth.
Kristin Bernhard talks about the "Every Child Ready Chicago" initiative and the importance of setting a solid foundation for Chicago's youth.
Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Setting up ergonomic remote learning spaces
Joy Baganz from Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital lays out the best way to properly set up your space for remote learning.
Joy Baganz from Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital lays out the best way to properly set up your space for remote learning.
Parents, teachers express outrage over cuts to special education at Acero schools
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Florida principal fired after controversial Holocaust comments could be rehired this week
A high school principal in Florida who was fired after he told a student’s mother “not everyone believes the Holocaust happened” may be rehired, according to a report.
A high school principal in Florida who was fired after he told a student’s mother “not everyone believes the Holocaust happened” may be rehired, according to a report.
12-year-old college student, planning to major in aerospace engineering
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
De Blasio proposes businesses, schools in 9 NYC ZIP codes close Wednesday
Approximately 300 schools and gyms would have to close and dining both indoor and outdoor would be suspended in the hotspots.
Approximately 300 schools and gyms would have to close and dining both indoor and outdoor would be suspended in the hotspots.
We Still Teach: Saturday, October 3
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.
Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
Retired Chicago teacher, 102, dons hazmat suit to vote by mail
102-year-old Bea Lumpkin donned a hazmat suit to cast her mail-in ballot on Thursday.
102-year-old Bea Lumpkin donned a hazmat suit to cast her mail-in ballot on Thursday.
Fmr. schools CEO Paul Vallas joins open school rally
Recently when some Arlington Heights parents and students rallied for officials to open schools, they had a big name join in to support them. Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Paul Vallas, says students are being held hostage by the policies of decision makers.
Recently when some Arlington Heights parents and students rallied for officials to open schools, they had a big name join in to support them. Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Paul Vallas, says students are being held hostage by the policies of decision makers.
Chicago Public Schools to pay $400,000 in 2 physical force lawsuits
Chicago’s public school district has agreed to pay a total of $400,000 to settle two lawsuits that alleged staff members used physical force to punish two special education students.
Chicago’s public school district has agreed to pay a total of $400,000 to settle two lawsuits that alleged staff members used physical force to punish two special education students.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
Nonprofit doubles down to help Chicago students during remote learning
Jane Mentzinger, CEO of Communities In Schools of Chicago, talks about what they're doing to ease the burden of remote learning for students this fall.
Jane Mentzinger, CEO of Communities In Schools of Chicago, talks about what they're doing to ease the burden of remote learning for students this fall.
Parents, students rally in Glen Ellyn pushing for return to classroom
There was another protest against remote learning in the suburbs. Parents and students say it is time to get back to class.
There was another protest against remote learning in the suburbs. Parents and students say it is time to get back to class.