Techniques for educators in a virtual classroom setting
When it comes to our children and learning, what's the best way to make sure e-learning can live up to the classroom experience? Nicole Dreiske talks about her company’s goal to change the way children view and engage in media.
When it comes to our children and learning, what's the best way to make sure e-learning can live up to the classroom experience? Nicole Dreiske talks about her company’s goal to change the way children view and engage in media.
Northwestern moves freshmen, sophomores to remote learning
Freshmen and sophomore students at Northwestern University cannot return to campus after all and will take classes remotely, the Chicago school announced late Friday.
Freshmen and sophomore students at Northwestern University cannot return to campus after all and will take classes remotely, the Chicago school announced late Friday.
University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000
The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.
The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.
Fifth grade San Leandro classroom shown porn during Zoom session
San Leandro School District confirmed the account of the incident.
San Leandro School District confirmed the account of the incident.
Chicago School Board votes to renew contract with CPD, keeping SROs in schools
The Chicago School Board has voted to renew its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping School Resource Officers in schools, officials say.
The Chicago School Board has voted to renew its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping School Resource Officers in schools, officials say.
Local mom creates school2life gallery to market students' greatest talents
Susan Newman, founder and chief education officer of school2life, talks about what her program offers students and recent graduates to become marketable long after their school days are over.
Susan Newman, founder and chief education officer of school2life, talks about what her program offers students and recent graduates to become marketable long after their school days are over.
How to best use e-learning technology this fall
Dr. Keith Westman from the Otus Remote Learning Platform talks about the best remote learning practices to abide by this fall when school returns.
Dr. Keith Westman from the Otus Remote Learning Platform talks about the best remote learning practices to abide by this fall when school returns.
More families turning to homeschooling amid coronavirus pandemic
Many parents are frustrated by schools reopening with e-learning only, saying they’re ready to try something different.
Many parents are frustrated by schools reopening with e-learning only, saying they’re ready to try something different.
Rogers Park school ready to open for in-person learning
While many schools are starting remotely, FOX 32 wanted to see what it takes for a school to open in-person.
While many schools are starting remotely, FOX 32 wanted to see what it takes for a school to open in-person.
Tennessee mom says parents asked to sign 'ridiculous' waiver they will not eavesdrop on kids' online lessons
A Tennessee school district is under fire for asking parents to sign a form agreeing not to eavesdrop on kids' virtual classes over concerns they could overhear confidential information.
A Tennessee school district is under fire for asking parents to sign a form agreeing not to eavesdrop on kids' virtual classes over concerns they could overhear confidential information.
More Chicago-area schools switch to online learning after COVID-19 cases pop up
More Chicago-area schools are switching to online learning after COVID-19 cases have popped up. St. Rita's, Loyola Academy and St. Alexander are just a few of the schools who have decided to abandon in-person learning, at least for now.
More Chicago-area schools are switching to online learning after COVID-19 cases have popped up. St. Rita's, Loyola Academy and St. Alexander are just a few of the schools who have decided to abandon in-person learning, at least for now.
Some students trying to take ACT, SAT tests are being assigned to test sites in other states
High school seniors in Illinois and elsewhere are struggling to register for SAT and ACT tests. Some who get registered are being assigned to test sites in other states.
High school seniors in Illinois and elsewhere are struggling to register for SAT and ACT tests. Some who get registered are being assigned to test sites in other states.
British medical leaders, prime minister urge parents to send children back to school
"Very few, if any, children or teenagers will come to long-term harm from COVID-19 due solely to attending school," British medical officers said. "This has to be set against a certainty of long-term harm to many children and young people from not attending school."
"Very few, if any, children or teenagers will come to long-term harm from COVID-19 due solely to attending school," British medical officers said. "This has to be set against a certainty of long-term harm to many children and young people from not attending school."
Protests at Whitney Young, UIC focus on relationship between students and police
Two protests Saturday focused on the relationship between schools, students and armed police officers. One was held at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The other was held at Whitney Young Magnet High School. There, speakers talked about the inequalities they've experienced at CPS.
Two protests Saturday focused on the relationship between schools, students and armed police officers. One was held at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The other was held at Whitney Young Magnet High School. There, speakers talked about the inequalities they've experienced at CPS.
Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
More than 300,000 student laptops won't arrive in time for school year
In Abilene (Texas), school official say they ordered 6,000 laptops in May -- but have been told they won't arrive until November. In Alabama, 20 school districts are still waiting on 33,000 laptops. Across the country, the story is the same -- and until those computers arrive, "online school" won't happen.
In Abilene (Texas), school official say they ordered 6,000 laptops in May -- but have been told they won't arrive until November. In Alabama, 20 school districts are still waiting on 33,000 laptops. Across the country, the story is the same -- and until those computers arrive, "online school" won't happen.
Instagram deletes account advertising ASU COVID-19 parties
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
U of Alabama bans student events, off-campus parties, fraternity parties
The University of Alabama has banned off-campus parties, frat parties and basically any other kind of event except for classes after huge crowds of students gathered at bars. Students are being arrested by Tuscaloosa police for mask violations.
The University of Alabama has banned off-campus parties, frat parties and basically any other kind of event except for classes after huge crowds of students gathered at bars. Students are being arrested by Tuscaloosa police for mask violations.
Notre Dame reports another 24 cases of coronavirus for total of 372 confirmed cases
Notre Dame University reported another 24 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, for a total of 372 cases.
Notre Dame University reported another 24 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, for a total of 372 cases.
Demonstrators demand colleges cut ties with CPD
Demonstrators took to the streets near Loyola University Friday demanding the school cut ties with the CPD.
Demonstrators took to the streets near Loyola University Friday demanding the school cut ties with the CPD.