Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
CPS students to begin in-person learning shortly after the new year
Chicago Public Schools announced Tuesday that after winter break, younger students will begin in-person learning on January 11, with more students returning to the classroom on February 1.
Chicago Public Schools announced Tuesday that after winter break, younger students will begin in-person learning on January 11, with more students returning to the classroom on February 1.
Schumer calls on Biden to cancel student loan debt with executive order
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
Parents, students face challenges with remote learning amid pandemic
“I'm using current events in the world today to teach my kids government and history, and it's going pretty good,” said Ericka Arocho.
“I'm using current events in the world today to teach my kids government and history, and it's going pretty good,” said Ericka Arocho.
We Still Teach: Saturday, November 14
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
Car rally held by residents in several Illinois school districts call for the return of in-person schooling
Residents in Illinois School Districts # 109, 112 and 113 (covering Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood, Fort Sheridan and Riverwoods) participated in a Car Rally on Saturday, showing their support for in-person schooling in these school districts.
Residents in Illinois School Districts # 109, 112 and 113 (covering Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood, Fort Sheridan and Riverwoods) participated in a Car Rally on Saturday, showing their support for in-person schooling in these school districts.
Hacked websites, hate speech hit suburban Chicago schools
Students at two suburban Chicago school districts were exposed to hate speech and lewd material this week after hackers apparently infiltrated both districts’ websites, school officials said.
Students at two suburban Chicago school districts were exposed to hate speech and lewd material this week after hackers apparently infiltrated both districts’ websites, school officials said.
After school programs of utmost importance during the pandemic
Darnell Pearson from Kidz Express talks about what they're doing to keep children engaged and positive during the pandemic.
Darnell Pearson from Kidz Express talks about what they're doing to keep children engaged and positive during the pandemic.
TEACH provides resources for Chicago's immigrant community hit hard by COVID-19
Constantine Bitsas, executive director of TEACH, talks about what they're doing to help Chicago's immigrant community during these trying times and beyond.
Constantine Bitsas, executive director of TEACH, talks about what they're doing to help Chicago's immigrant community during these trying times and beyond.
Blue Island music teacher hopes Grammy could vault school's band program to the next level
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
'The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents' aims to bolster at-home education for parents and children alike
Rosalind Wiseman talks about co-authoring "The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents" and dishes out some of the insight she learned along the way.
Rosalind Wiseman talks about co-authoring "The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents" and dishes out some of the insight she learned along the way.
Evans Scholars Foundation launches $300M fundraising campaign
John Kaczkowski, president and CEO of the Western Golf Association, talks about what they're doing to get more scholarships to students in need during the pandemic.
John Kaczkowski, president and CEO of the Western Golf Association, talks about what they're doing to get more scholarships to students in need during the pandemic.
We Still Teach: Saturday, November 7
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
South Side women team up to launch Endurance Scholarship for students of color
Sierra Jackson and Jennifer Ortega talk about the formation of the inaugural Endurance Scholarship and the importance of enabling students of color.
Sierra Jackson and Jennifer Ortega talk about the formation of the inaugural Endurance Scholarship and the importance of enabling students of color.
Young, Black & Lit encourages youth to read books, find channels of self-empowerment
Krenice Roseman and Derrick Ramsey talk about the mission of Young, Black & Lit and the importance of showing youth the postivie impact of reading.
Krenice Roseman and Derrick Ramsey talk about the mission of Young, Black & Lit and the importance of showing youth the postivie impact of reading.
We Still Teach: Saturday, October 31
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
Gov. Pritzker says high school basketball is back on hold, IHSA plans to start season in November
Gov. Pritzker says high school basketball is back on hold, one day after IHSA says it would start on schedule.
Gov. Pritzker says high school basketball is back on hold, one day after IHSA says it would start on schedule.
Local kindergarten teacher captivates thousands with daily Facebook lessons
Kindergarten teacher Megan Jessen talks about finding a massive Facebook audience with her hour-long daily lessons during remote learning.
Kindergarten teacher Megan Jessen talks about finding a massive Facebook audience with her hour-long daily lessons during remote learning.
High school switches to online learning after some students attend party without masks
The school district says they understand "young people's desire to be together, as far away from adults as possible," but that ignoring the rules was "potentially harming the community at large."
The school district says they understand "young people's desire to be together, as far away from adults as possible," but that ignoring the rules was "potentially harming the community at large."
Fewer foreign students choosing to study in the United States
Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.
Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.