‘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.
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.