'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.
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."