CPS to bring pre-k and special-needs children back to classrooms
After seeing a significant drop in the number of pre-kindergarten and special education students enrolled in its online classes, the Chicago Public Schools on Friday announced that many of those children would return to the classroom by the end of December.
After seeing a significant drop in the number of pre-kindergarten and special education students enrolled in its online classes, the Chicago Public Schools on Friday announced that many of those children would return to the classroom by the end of December.
CPS to introduce plan to phase students back to in-person learning next quarter
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
'Open Books' giving free books to Pilsen kids during the pandemic.
Eric B. Johnson, executive director of Open Books, talks about what they're doing to keep children reading during remote learning.
Eric B. Johnson, executive director of Open Books, talks about what they're doing to keep children reading during remote learning.
Health officials urge residents to change holiday plans due to COVID-19
The University of Chicago says the business school learned that within the last week a large group of full-time MBA students congregated off campus and many did not wear masks.
The University of Chicago says the business school learned that within the last week a large group of full-time MBA students congregated off campus and many did not wear masks.
Parents, students fight to reopen schools as Illinois' virus positivity rate surges
Illinois’ COVID-19 positivity rate is surging as virus cases continue to increase. But many residents are still getting restless, fighting for schools to reopen.
Illinois’ COVID-19 positivity rate is surging as virus cases continue to increase. But many residents are still getting restless, fighting for schools to reopen.
We Still Teach: Saturday, October 10
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.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
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.