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.
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.