CTU voices concerns over school safety heading into fall
Many Chicago teachers are concerned over the prospect of having students return to classrooms this fall while the pandemic rages on.
Many Chicago teachers are concerned over the prospect of having students return to classrooms this fall while the pandemic rages on.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students, alumni see racist culture at Chicago private school
Randy Pierre's story is one of the hundreds shared by current and former Latin School of Chicago students accusing students and teachers of racism, xenophobia, and abuse at the college prep school, according to an anonymous Instagram account with more than 2,700 followers, Latin Survivors.
Randy Pierre's story is one of the hundreds shared by current and former Latin School of Chicago students accusing students and teachers of racism, xenophobia, and abuse at the college prep school, according to an anonymous Instagram account with more than 2,700 followers, Latin Survivors.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
American Academy of Pediatrics calls for students to return to classrooms this fall
Dr. Shelly Vaziri Flais of the American Academy of Pediatrics explains why they hope students return to classrooms this fall.
Dr. Shelly Vaziri Flais of the American Academy of Pediatrics explains why they hope students return to classrooms this fall.
Princeton drops Woodrow Wilson's name from school due to 'racist thinking'
Princeton University will remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its public policy school and a residential college, the school’s president announced.
Princeton University will remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its public policy school and a residential college, the school’s president announced.
Lightfoot announces free internet for CPS students
Chicago is providing free internet access to 100,000 Chicago Public Schools students.
Chicago is providing free internet access to 100,000 Chicago Public Schools students.
Lane Tech High School to change controversial mascot
Lane Tech High School is changing its mascot after years of controversy.
Lane Tech High School is changing its mascot after years of controversy.
Gov. DeSantis announces $500 million to raise salaries of Florida teachers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
State-distributed masks among precautions for Illinois schools opening
Illinois public schools and colleges will open this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with help from the the state to provide 2.5 million face coverings to K-12 students to help prevent transmission of the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Illinois public schools and colleges will open this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with help from the the state to provide 2.5 million face coverings to K-12 students to help prevent transmission of the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Back 2 School Illinois holds contest for free school supplies
Matthew Kurtzman, CEO of Back 2 School Illinois, talks about their contest that will give two Chicago schools free supplies to start the year.
Matthew Kurtzman, CEO of Back 2 School Illinois, talks about their contest that will give two Chicago schools free supplies to start the year.
West Side school goes above and beyond to keep its students learning during quarantine
Dr. Peggie Burnett-Wise, principal at Morton School of Excellence, talks about her staff's Herculean efforts to bridge the digital divide for their students during quarantine.
Dr. Peggie Burnett-Wise, principal at Morton School of Excellence, talks about her staff's Herculean efforts to bridge the digital divide for their students during quarantine.
What will school in Illinois be like this fall? Guidelines expected soon
The Illinois State Board of Education is expected to release health and safety guidelines by the end of June for districts trying to prepare for fall during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Illinois State Board of Education is expected to release health and safety guidelines by the end of June for districts trying to prepare for fall during the coronavirus pandemic.
We Still Teach: Friday, June 19
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.
University of Illinois announces in-person classes resuming this fall
In-person instruction will take place in the fall at the University of Illinois, with COVID-19 safety precautions in place to protect students if the state has moved into Phase IV of its reopening schedule, officials said Thursday.
In-person instruction will take place in the fall at the University of Illinois, with COVID-19 safety precautions in place to protect students if the state has moved into Phase IV of its reopening schedule, officials said Thursday.
Texas students will return to school in-person in the fall, Abbott says
Students in Texas will be allowed to return to their classrooms in August.
Students in Texas will be allowed to return to their classrooms in August.
We Still Teach: Thursday, June 18
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.
We Still Teach: Wednesday, June 17
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.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.