Debate to reopen schools rages on as fall approaches
Dr. Hansa Bhargava, senior medical director at WebMD, talks about the complex dynamics around reopening schools this fall.
Dr. Hansa Bhargava, senior medical director at WebMD, talks about the complex dynamics around reopening schools this fall.
Can kids wear masks at school all day? Hundreds of protesters say schools should reopen without them
Can children wear masks at school all day? Hundreds of protesters gathered in Illinois' capitol to argue that schools should reopen without masks, and that children don't suffer from COVID-19 like adults do anyway.
Can children wear masks at school all day? Hundreds of protesters gathered in Illinois' capitol to argue that schools should reopen without masks, and that children don't suffer from COVID-19 like adults do anyway.
'To say we are stressed is an understatement': Parents wonder whether schools will reopen
Go to school? Take classes online? Do both? Parents across the country are wondering what is going to happen this fall, and many school districts are delaying decisions until the last minute.
Go to school? Take classes online? Do both? Parents across the country are wondering what is going to happen this fall, and many school districts are delaying decisions until the last minute.
'Clear as mud' housing refund plans irk college students
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
Fairfax County School Board votes to rename Robert E Lee High School after late Congressman John R Lewis
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
How schools could go about addressing air quality this fall
Serene Al-Momen, CEO of Senseware, talks about the threat of airborne transmission of COVID-19 in schools across the U.S.
Serene Al-Momen, CEO of Senseware, talks about the threat of airborne transmission of COVID-19 in schools across the U.S.
CPS teacher makes the case for keeping schools closed this fall
David Stieber, a teacher at Kenwood Academy High School, says why he thinks CPS reopening classrooms this fall would be reckless.
David Stieber, a teacher at Kenwood Academy High School, says why he thinks CPS reopening classrooms this fall would be reckless.
Evanston high school district decides to host virtual classes this fall
Evanston Township High School Principal Marcus Campbell talks about the decision to hold classes virtually this fall.
Evanston Township High School Principal Marcus Campbell talks about the decision to hold classes virtually this fall.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
America weighs in on going back to the classroom
The opinion-polling app TruePublic has been gathering data across the country from parents and students on how they feel about going back to the classroom. TruePublic CEO Kaben Clauson discusses the findings.
The opinion-polling app TruePublic has been gathering data across the country from parents and students on how they feel about going back to the classroom. TruePublic CEO Kaben Clauson discusses the findings.
Elgin's District U-46 considers hybrid framework for reopening schools this fall
District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about their plans for reopening schools this fall.
District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about their plans for reopening schools this fall.
'Black is Gold' hosts pop-up bookbag drive ahead of the school year
Amber Anderson, co-founder of Black is Gold, talks about their mission to empower younger generations and foster a sense of community.
Amber Anderson, co-founder of Black is Gold, talks about their mission to empower younger generations and foster a sense of community.
What campus dining could look like in the age of COVID-19
Dr. Kelly Wesener-Michael, dean of students at Northern Illinois University, talks about how schools are approaching on-campus dining in wake of COVID-19.
Dr. Kelly Wesener-Michael, dean of students at Northern Illinois University, talks about how schools are approaching on-campus dining in wake of COVID-19.
Small conservative college ignores bans on large events, holds graduation ceremony
SAFE OR NOT? A conservative college in Michigan held a normal graduation ceremony this weekend, in spite of a state ban on gatherings of more than 100 people
SAFE OR NOT? A conservative college in Michigan held a normal graduation ceremony this weekend, in spite of a state ban on gatherings of more than 100 people
UIC get $22M in federal funding for health research programs
The University of Illinois at Chicago will receive $22 million in federal funding for health research programs over the next fiver years.
The University of Illinois at Chicago will receive $22 million in federal funding for health research programs over the next fiver years.
Fate of in-person schooling up in the air as pandemic rages on
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White from Northern Illinois University talks about the dynamics of schools reopening in the fall and how that could affect students, teachers and parents.
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White from Northern Illinois University talks about the dynamics of schools reopening in the fall and how that could affect students, teachers and parents.
CPS officials release preliminary framework for fall semester, hybrid learning plan unveiled
Most Chicago children would return to the classroom two days a week and spend the other three days learning remotely once the school year begins under a tentative plan outlined Friday by officials from the nation’s third-largest school district.
Most Chicago children would return to the classroom two days a week and spend the other three days learning remotely once the school year begins under a tentative plan outlined Friday by officials from the nation’s third-largest school district.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
CTU Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates calling for remote learning in fall
While big cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia and New York have made their plans for the upcoming school year public, parents, students and teachers in Chicago remain in limbo. Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates talks about it.
While big cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia and New York have made their plans for the upcoming school year public, parents, students and teachers in Chicago remain in limbo. Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates talks about it.