Pritzker lawsuit seeks face mask order for all Illinois schools
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the unusual step Thursday of preemptively filing a lawsuit to ensure school children wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when schools reopen in a few weeks.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the unusual step Thursday of preemptively filing a lawsuit to ensure school children wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when schools reopen in a few weeks.
Chicago Teachers Union wants a virtual start to fall classes
Chicago Public Schools should start the fall semester with virtual classes rather than calling students back to buildings left empty since March, the union representing thousands of teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district said Thursday.
Chicago Public Schools should start the fall semester with virtual classes rather than calling students back to buildings left empty since March, the union representing thousands of teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district said Thursday.
CTU president: Chicago Public Schools needs to clarify reopening plan
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey joined Good Day on Thursday to explain why remote learning is the best course of action amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey joined Good Day on Thursday to explain why remote learning is the best course of action amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Principal responds after photos of school library books in dumpster cause social media stir
The principal of a middle school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is responding after photos showing stacks of books in a school dumpster spread on social media.
The principal of a middle school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is responding after photos showing stacks of books in a school dumpster spread on social media.
Michigan teen incarcerated for not doing online schoolwork during COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
What school could look like in the fall
Dr. Kevin Kirby from Rice University talks about their innovative approach to holding classes this fall.
Dr. Kevin Kirby from Rice University talks about their innovative approach to holding classes this fall.
Stressing the importance of wearing a mask to kids
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Gabrielle A. Roberts elaborates on the importance of making your children wear a mask during the pandemic.
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Gabrielle A. Roberts elaborates on the importance of making your children wear a mask during the pandemic.
Google to offer career certificates it says are equivalent to a 4-year college degree
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
School reopening in jeopardy as COVID-19 cases surge
Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens talks about the difficulties of remote learning and how parents are feeling about potentially sending their children to school during the pandemic.
Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens talks about the difficulties of remote learning and how parents are feeling about potentially sending their children to school during the pandemic.
Trump undercuts health experts — again — in schools debate
President Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on his government’s top health professionals as he pushes the country to move past the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on his government’s top health professionals as he pushes the country to move past the coronavirus.
Kidalytics works to address skills gap for under-resourced students
Karen Jenkins, founder of Kidalytics, talks about what her program is doing to assist students stunted by remote learning during the outbreak.
Karen Jenkins, founder of Kidalytics, talks about what her program is doing to assist students stunted by remote learning during the outbreak.
Former CDC director discusses new school reopening recommendations
Former director of the CDC Dr. Richard Besser joined Good Day Chicago to discuss the newest recommendations for how schools across the country can safely reopen this fall.
Former director of the CDC Dr. Richard Besser joined Good Day Chicago to discuss the newest recommendations for how schools across the country can safely reopen this fall.
‘I finally got into Harvard’: Man trades garbage collection job for Harvard Law acceptance letter
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schools
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Debate heats up over sending kids to school this fall
It's become one of the biggest debates of the summer. Should schools reopen in the fall? Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the health risks.
It's become one of the biggest debates of the summer. Should schools reopen in the fall? Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the health risks.
Lightfoot dismisses Trump's demand for in-person school in fall
Mayor Lightfoot insists the question of reopening should be left up to local school districts. Chicago Teachers Union VP Stacy Davis Gates weighs in.
Mayor Lightfoot insists the question of reopening should be left up to local school districts. Chicago Teachers Union VP Stacy Davis Gates weighs in.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
Drool, please: University of Illinois rolls out saliva tests for coronavirus
Students and staff at the University of Illinois can be tested for the coronavirus with a saliva sample instead of an uncomfortable nasal swab.
Students and staff at the University of Illinois can be tested for the coronavirus with a saliva sample instead of an uncomfortable nasal swab.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.