Nonprofit gives out school supplies to kids learning from home amid pandemic
Back 2 School Illinois is handing out boxes packed with new school supplies to Chicago-area children looking to bolster their learning from home during the pandemic.
Back 2 School Illinois is handing out boxes packed with new school supplies to Chicago-area children looking to bolster their learning from home during the pandemic.
‘Graduate Together’: LeBron James assembles all-star talent to honor high school class of 2020
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
We Still Teach: Wednesday, May 13
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.
New book helps kids process the COVID-19 pandemic
Author Christianne Klein talks about her new children's book called "Anna and the Germ that Came to Visit," which helps kids learn about and process the coronavirus.
Author Christianne Klein talks about her new children's book called "Anna and the Germ that Came to Visit," which helps kids learn about and process the coronavirus.
Oakton Community College launches contact tracing program
Dr. Jesse Ivory, dean of Oakton Community College, talks about their contact tracer training program designed to equip workers with the tools they need to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Jesse Ivory, dean of Oakton Community College, talks about their contact tracer training program designed to equip workers with the tools they need to limit the spread of COVID-19.
California siblings: 14-year-old accepted to 8 universities, 16-year-old getting his PhD
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Old Town School of Folk Music goes virtual in wake of COVID-19
Jim Newcomb, CEO of the Old Town School of Folk Music, talks about how the pandemic has shaped their curriculum.
Jim Newcomb, CEO of the Old Town School of Folk Music, talks about how the pandemic has shaped their curriculum.
Bradley University to resume on-campus instruction in August
Bradley University in central Illinois will resume on-campus instruction in the fall semester despite the continued presence of the coronavirus in the state, university officials announced Monday.
Bradley University in central Illinois will resume on-campus instruction in the fall semester despite the continued presence of the coronavirus in the state, university officials announced Monday.
Northwestern furloughs 250 workers amid budget shortfall due to COVID-19
Northwestern University has furloughed 250 workers and suspended contributions to employee retirement funds as it reports a $90 million budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.
Northwestern University has furloughed 250 workers and suspended contributions to employee retirement funds as it reports a $90 million budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.
Princeton names its first black valedictorian in university's 274-year history
Nicholas Johnson is a Canadian student who majored in operations research and financial engineering.
Nicholas Johnson is a Canadian student who majored in operations research and financial engineering.
University's Zoom graduation cut short by racial slur and swastika
Oklahoma City University's graduation was interrupted by a racial slur and a swastika, and the school cut the ceremony short.
Oklahoma City University's graduation was interrupted by a racial slur and a swastika, and the school cut the ceremony short.
'I've waited half a century': Kansas farmer who mailed spare mask to NY awarded bachelor's degree
"I guess they call it karma," Dennis Ruhnke said after receiving his long-awaited degree.
"I guess they call it karma," Dennis Ruhnke said after receiving his long-awaited degree.
Changes on the horizon as universities prep for fall semester
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz talks about what he sees in the future for college campuses in lieu of the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz talks about what he sees in the future for college campuses in lieu of the coronavirus pandemic.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds amid coronavirus pandemic
Colleges sent students home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic. But now, some students are filing lawsuits against their schools demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.
Colleges sent students home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic. But now, some students are filing lawsuits against their schools demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Lightfoot dances on TikTok to announce virtual commencement ceremony for graduating seniors
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the first-ever virtual citywide high school commencement celebration for Chicago seniors – hosted by the longtime Chicagoan and icon herself, Oprah Winfrey.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the first-ever virtual citywide high school commencement celebration for Chicago seniors – hosted by the longtime Chicagoan and icon herself, Oprah Winfrey.
What schools and the workplace will look like in a post-COVID-19 world
CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates and Lenny Beaudoin, executive managing director of CBRE Project Management, talk about how things will change in classrooms and workplaces in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates and Lenny Beaudoin, executive managing director of CBRE Project Management, talk about how things will change in classrooms and workplaces in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Helping students cope with missed milestones during the pandemic
Dr. Danesh Alam, psychiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, talks about the emotional and mental impact of canceled graduations and events for students amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. Danesh Alam, psychiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, talks about the emotional and mental impact of canceled graduations and events for students amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Downers Grove P.E. teacher brings class to students
Joe Schallmoser, physical educator and athletic director at The Avery Coonley School, joins us via Skype to talk about how he's keeping students active while still practising social distancing.
Joe Schallmoser, physical educator and athletic director at The Avery Coonley School, joins us via Skype to talk about how he's keeping students active while still practising social distancing.