CPS hybrid plan brings students into school twice a week
The hybrid plan brings students into school twice a week in designated groups, with the remainder of the week being spent remote.
The hybrid plan brings students into school twice a week in designated groups, with the remainder of the week being spent remote.
Changes to fall high school sports affecting coaches and student-athletes alike
Brian and Natalie Papa talk about the impact of the state's COVID-19 restrictions on high school sports this fall.
Brian and Natalie Papa talk about the impact of the state's COVID-19 restrictions on high school sports this fall.
Illinois parents considering home schooling in wake of COVID-19
Rachel Coleman from the Coalition for Responsible Home Education talks about the movement by many parents to home-school their children in wake of COVID-19.
Rachel Coleman from the Coalition for Responsible Home Education talks about the movement by many parents to home-school their children in wake of COVID-19.
Some Illinois professors disagree with school reopening plans
Illinois’ college and university professors are pushing back against their school’s proposals for reopening schools amid the pandemic, prompting officials to adopt new norms to accommodate faculty recommendations.
Illinois’ college and university professors are pushing back against their school’s proposals for reopening schools amid the pandemic, prompting officials to adopt new norms to accommodate faculty recommendations.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
Homeschooling gaining traction as uncertainty builds for fall reopening
Sarah Klein talks about the difficult decision on whether to homeschool her child in the fall.
Sarah Klein talks about the difficult decision on whether to homeschool her child in the fall.
Dealing with back-to-school anxiety in light of coronavirus
Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a nueropsychologist, talks about the best ways to address anxiety and uncertainty as some children will be returning to schools in the fall.
Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a nueropsychologist, talks about the best ways to address anxiety and uncertainty as some children will be returning to schools in the fall.
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.