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.
Lemont High School returns to in-person learning today as part of hybrid schedule
Lemont High School Principal Eric Micahelsen joins Good Day Chicago ahead of their first day of in-person learning as part of their new hybrid framework.
Lemont High School Principal Eric Micahelsen joins Good Day Chicago ahead of their first day of in-person learning as part of their new hybrid framework.
Britain debating whether college students should be allowed home for Christmas
Some British leaders are wondering whether college students should be kept at school over Christmas so that they don't spread COVID-19 to their hometowns.
Some British leaders are wondering whether college students should be kept at school over Christmas so that they don't spread COVID-19 to their hometowns.
Teachers struggle to teach, manage classrooms while masks muffle their voices, hide emotional cues
"Part of what I do as a civics teacher is to teach people to engage in civic conversations," one teacher said. "That has to do with seeing the person's facial expressions, a person's body language and sort of reading your audience, and it becomes more difficult to read your audience" when they are all wearing masks.
"Part of what I do as a civics teacher is to teach people to engage in civic conversations," one teacher said. "That has to do with seeing the person's facial expressions, a person's body language and sort of reading your audience, and it becomes more difficult to read your audience" when they are all wearing masks.
We Still Teach: Saturday, September 26
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.
Frustrated Marion County teacher posts tearful video on Facebook, goes viral
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
Washington high school student kicked out of Zoom class over pro-Trump flag, parents claim
A Washington state high school student was allegedly kicked out of a Zoom class for displaying a pro-Trump flag on the wall despite warnings from the teacher to take it down, according to a Tuesday report.
A Washington state high school student was allegedly kicked out of a Zoom class for displaying a pro-Trump flag on the wall despite warnings from the teacher to take it down, according to a Tuesday report.
More suburban parents fighting for return to in-person learning
“If we can go to Walmart and purchase our groceries with our masks on and remain safe, then I think our kids can go back to school as well,” said parent Brandy Kittinger.
“If we can go to Walmart and purchase our groceries with our masks on and remain safe, then I think our kids can go back to school as well,” said parent Brandy Kittinger.
Household activities to keep kids engaged in math
If your child is one of the many doing remote learning, it's time to get creative to motivate them. Jana Frank from Mathnasium demonstrates ways to keep your children engaged in math with regular household activities.
If your child is one of the many doing remote learning, it's time to get creative to motivate them. Jana Frank from Mathnasium demonstrates ways to keep your children engaged in math with regular household activities.
After School Matters hosting virtual celebration to laud the accomplishments of Chicago teens
Mary Ellen Caron and Ciara Evans from After School Matters preview their Celebrating #ASMTogether virtual event taking place Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
Mary Ellen Caron and Ciara Evans from After School Matters preview their Celebrating #ASMTogether virtual event taking place Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
US health secretary Alex Azar says Illinois students should return to class
The United States health secretary, who oversees the FDA, CDC and much of the federal COVID response, tells FOX 32 local kids should be in school.
The United States health secretary, who oversees the FDA, CDC and much of the federal COVID response, tells FOX 32 local kids should be in school.
'Our children deserve better': Hundreds gather in suburbs to call for return to in-person learning
“Parents are seeing their children crumble before their eyes. Structure and accountability have been thrown out the window,” said parent Kelly Gillenwater.
“Parents are seeing their children crumble before their eyes. Structure and accountability have been thrown out the window,” said parent Kelly Gillenwater.
We Still Teach: Saturday, September 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.
Relatives of WIU shooting suspect speak out about his desire for a better life through college
Prayers were said at the corner of 64th and Honore in Englewood Sunday afternoon not far from where Kavion Poplous grew up and hoped to live a better life. But less than a month into his freshman year at Western Illinois University on a basketball scholarship, Poplous,18, now faces first degree attempted murder charges in the shooting of his roommate.
Prayers were said at the corner of 64th and Honore in Englewood Sunday afternoon not far from where Kavion Poplous grew up and hoped to live a better life. But less than a month into his freshman year at Western Illinois University on a basketball scholarship, Poplous,18, now faces first degree attempted murder charges in the shooting of his roommate.