Georgia teachers' back-to-school rap becomes viral hit

Georgia teachers' back-to-school rap becomes viral hit

A pair of high school teachers in Georgia have become online sensations after they starred in a back-to-school rap video.

A pair of high school teachers in Georgia have become online sensations after they starred in a back-to-school rap video.

Illinois student moons Zoom class, uses racial slur as learning goes remote

Illinois student moons Zoom class, uses racial slur as learning goes remote

On Tuesday, several e-learning classes at both Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools were interrupted by an image of a student mooning the camera and using an ugly racial slur.

On Tuesday, several e-learning classes at both Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools were interrupted by an image of a student mooning the camera and using an ugly racial slur.

Tips for teachers transitioning into virtual learning this fall
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Tips for teachers transitioning into virtual learning this fall

Nicole Dreiske, founder of International Children?s Media Center, dishes out some helpful tips for educators looking to enhance their remote teaching during the pandemic.

Nicole Dreiske, founder of International Children?s Media Center, dishes out some helpful tips for educators looking to enhance their remote teaching during the pandemic.

Students of color less likely to say they feel safer with police in schools, research shows
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Students of color less likely to say they feel safer with police in schools, research shows

Amy Meek, senior counsel for the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, elaborates on research that shows police encounters place disproportionate amounts of stress and anxiety on Black and brown students.

Amy Meek, senior counsel for the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, elaborates on research that shows police encounters place disproportionate amounts of stress and anxiety on Black and brown students.

UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Lightfoot, CPS announce changes to having officers in schools

Lightfoot, CPS announce changes to having officers in schools

As Chicago Public Schools decide whether to keep police in their buildings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making changes to the city's School Resource Officer program.

As Chicago Public Schools decide whether to keep police in their buildings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making changes to the city's School Resource Officer program.

Pritzker touts U of I saliva test as possible ‘game changer’

Pritzker touts U of I saliva test as possible ‘game changer’

Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted a University of Illinois saliva test on Wednesday as a potential “game changer” in the fight against COVID-19.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted a University of Illinois saliva test on Wednesday as a potential “game changer” in the fight against COVID-19.

Chicago schools issue 'final reopening framework' on operations for the year

Chicago schools issue 'final reopening framework' on operations for the year

Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a “final reopening framework” that gives specifics on how much time each grade will spend daily learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a “final reopening framework” that gives specifics on how much time each grade will spend daily learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Notre Dame cancels classes for 2 weeks after COVID spike

Notre Dame cancels classes for 2 weeks after COVID spike

Notre Dame University on Tuesday canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred since the semester began Aug. 10.

Notre Dame University on Tuesday canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred since the semester began Aug. 10.

Virtual learning poses struggle for students with autism
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Virtual learning poses struggle for students with autism

Arianna Esposito with Autism Speaks talks about the difficulties students with autism are facing amid the push for remote learning.

Arianna Esposito with Autism Speaks talks about the difficulties students with autism are facing amid the push for remote learning.

Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants

Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants

A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.

A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.

Chicago students push to remove officers from Lincoln Park High School

Chicago students push to remove officers from Lincoln Park High School

The local school council at Lincoln Park High School will vote Thursday on whether or not Chicago police will remain in their school or be removed.

The local school council at Lincoln Park High School will vote Thursday on whether or not Chicago police will remain in their school or be removed.