Bradley quarantines student body after COVID-19 outbreak
Bradley University in central Illinois is requiring its entire student body to quarantine for two weeks because of clusters of COVID-19 on campus and is reverting to remote learning, officials announced Tuesday.
Bradley University in central Illinois is requiring its entire student body to quarantine for two weeks because of clusters of COVID-19 on campus and is reverting to remote learning, officials announced Tuesday.
CPS students begin school year remotely as Lightfoot surprises Zoom class
“I know this is different than what you are used to, but I wanted to make sure your teachers are here to support you,” the mayor said to students on a Zoom call.
“I know this is different than what you are used to, but I wanted to make sure your teachers are here to support you,” the mayor said to students on a Zoom call.
Suburban parents protest remote learning: 'destroying a generation'
Crowds of parents gathered in Wheaton Tuesday night to argue remote learning is going to set back an entire generation.
Crowds of parents gathered in Wheaton Tuesday night to argue remote learning is going to set back an entire generation.
NIU enrollment up in Fall 2020, the first time in a decade
Northern Illinois University is reporting it’s first enrollment increase in more than a decade despite the impact of COVID-19 on school operations, officials said Tuesday.
Northern Illinois University is reporting it’s first enrollment increase in more than a decade despite the impact of COVID-19 on school operations, officials said Tuesday.
CPS to begin classes remotely on Tuesday: 'I don't agree with it'
Chicago Public Schools will begin the school year remotely on Tuesday.
Chicago Public Schools will begin the school year remotely on Tuesday.
COVID-19 shakes up the college landscape
Matthew Alex from Beyond Academics talks about the future of higher education in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Matthew Alex from Beyond Academics talks about the future of higher education in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Trump threatens to defund schools that teach '1619 Project'
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
San Diego State U warns students not to go anywhere for Labor Day, or face disciplinary action
San Diego State University is requiring students to stay-at-home through Labor Day weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. Students who do not abide by the lockdown may face disciplinary action.
San Diego State University is requiring students to stay-at-home through Labor Day weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. Students who do not abide by the lockdown may face disciplinary action.
Liberty University employees not to talk with or do favors for former president Jerry Falwell Jr.
Jerry Falwell made some "uncomfortable" calls to Liberty University staff after he resigned last week, and now staff members are being told to ignore him and not do him any favors. Falwell resigned from the evangelical school after sharing a photo of himself with his pants unzipped, and after revelations that his wife was having an affair.
Jerry Falwell made some "uncomfortable" calls to Liberty University staff after he resigned last week, and now staff members are being told to ignore him and not do him any favors. Falwell resigned from the evangelical school after sharing a photo of himself with his pants unzipped, and after revelations that his wife was having an affair.
Nine sororities and fraternities at UW Madison under quarantine after 38 students test positive
A total of 420 Greek life students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are being put under quarantine after 38 fraternity and sorority residents tested positive for coronavirus. The students will have to stay in quarantine for two weeks.
A total of 420 Greek life students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are being put under quarantine after 38 fraternity and sorority residents tested positive for coronavirus. The students will have to stay in quarantine for two weeks.
Disney World resort creates 'schoolcation' option for families, offers supervised class sessions
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at the Walt Disney World Resort is behind the offer.
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at the Walt Disney World Resort is behind the offer.
Illinois universities blaming students for COVID-19 spikes
The University of Illinois is ramping up enforcement of restrictions on student activity after more than 330 COVID-19 cases in two days on the school’s Urbana-Champaign campus, school officials said Wednesday.
The University of Illinois is ramping up enforcement of restrictions on student activity after more than 330 COVID-19 cases in two days on the school’s Urbana-Champaign campus, school officials said Wednesday.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
'We need straightforward, common-sense solutions': Biden speaks on schools amid COVID-19 pandemic
Joe Biden hammered President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak ahead of his own planned trip to Wisconsin.
Joe Biden hammered President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak ahead of his own planned trip to Wisconsin.
Students reluctantly returning to remote learning with mixed results
TruePublic CEO Kaben Clauson talks about their findings regarding American perspectives on the effectiveness of remote learning.
TruePublic CEO Kaben Clauson talks about their findings regarding American perspectives on the effectiveness of remote learning.
Ohio school district bans ‘thin blue line’ flags after football player carried one to honor coach
An Ohio school district is banning “thin blue line” flags after a high school football player carried one onto the field to honor local first responders, including a coach who is also a police officer.
An Ohio school district is banning “thin blue line” flags after a high school football player carried one onto the field to honor local first responders, including a coach who is also a police officer.
What parents need to know about fully remote learning
CPS' decision to go fully remote for the fall school year has left that same group wondering how to make the school year as effective as in-classroom learning. Matthew Pietrafetta talks about it what parents need to know.
CPS' decision to go fully remote for the fall school year has left that same group wondering how to make the school year as effective as in-classroom learning. Matthew Pietrafetta talks about it what parents need to know.
UIC maintaining low positivity rate for coronavirus on campus
Universities around the country are working to avoid a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus, including Chicago's universities. UIC chancellor Michael Amiridis talks about efforts on campus to limit the spread of the disease.
Universities around the country are working to avoid a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus, including Chicago's universities. UIC chancellor Michael Amiridis talks about efforts on campus to limit the spread of the disease.
'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Creative setups for remote learning
With so many families doing work and school from home this fall, your work space can make all the difference. Rebecca Andexler offers some creative setups for remote learning.
With so many families doing work and school from home this fall, your work space can make all the difference. Rebecca Andexler offers some creative setups for remote learning.