School district says no pajamas for online classes

The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.

Illinois school district says no pajamas for online classes

The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can’t wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.

Chicago cops trying to raise $50k for shooting victim's education

Two Chicago Police detectives are going above and beyond for a shooting victim. They have also launched a GoFundMe to help pay for his private school education.

Suburban school district includes students of color in groups with first chance at in-person learning: report

A suburban Chicago school district has said students of color will get the first chance to return for in-person learning when schools reopen, citing "a pandemic" of "inequity and racism, and classism" that preceded COVID-19.

Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy

A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents. 

Doctor issues warning as Illinois coronavirus numbers continue to climb

Thursday’s coronavirus numbers were the highest since May 24 and one Chicago doctor is hinting it could be unlikely kids go back to school this fall.

Loyola suspends on-campus housing due to COVID-19

Loyola University announced that the institution will not be hosting students in on-campus residence halls due to COVID-19 until "conditions are favorable."

Archdiocese to reopen classrooms to students this fall
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Justin Lombardo, chief human resource officer with the Archdiocese of Chicago, talks about the decision to reopen classrooms to students this fall.

Smaller Chicago-area schools return to in-person learning
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Andy DeWitt, principal of Trinity Lutheran School in Burr Ridge, talks about the return to classrooms with added safety precautions for students.

CTU celebrates remote learning plan, calls for training

Setting standards, training teachers on virtual methods and equipping lower income CPS families with technology and internet access are all major challenges over the coming weeks.

Gov. Holcomb, Indiana officials maintain it’s ‘safe’ for schools to reopen

Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials defended brick-and-mortar school re-openings Wednesday despite mounting reports of students and education staff testing positive for the coronavirus since returning to school statewide.

Chicago Public Schools announce full-time remote learning this fall

Chicago’s mayor on Wednesday announced that the nation’s third-largest school district will not welcome students back to the classroom to start the school year, and will instead rely on remote instruction.