Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
Mayor Lightfoot to speak at Northwestern’s virtual commencement
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced this week that commencement will be held remotely on June 19.
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced this week that commencement will be held remotely on June 19.
The Brilliant Brown Boys Book Club goes virtual in lieu of coronavirus outbreak
Chez Smith, founder of the Brilliant Brown Boys Book Club, joins us to talk about taking their club online as Illinois' stay-at-home order continues.
Chez Smith, founder of the Brilliant Brown Boys Book Club, joins us to talk about taking their club online as Illinois' stay-at-home order continues.
Some parents giving up on distance learning
Some frustrated parents are giving up on distance learning.
Some frustrated parents are giving up on distance learning.
Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
University of Illinois creates fund to offset tuition hike due to COVID-19
The University of Illinois System has created a fund to provide financial aid to students who are facing increased economic distress due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The University of Illinois System has created a fund to provide financial aid to students who are facing increased economic distress due to the coronavirus pandemic.
AP testing takes on new format in wake of coronavirus
Casey Near, executive director of counseling at CollegeWise, joins the show to talk about changes to the AP testing format and how colleges will be considering the scores.
Casey Near, executive director of counseling at CollegeWise, joins the show to talk about changes to the AP testing format and how colleges will be considering the scores.
Chicago moms start program to help high school seniors
A group of Chicago moms are trying to help local high school seniors re-capture the excitement of their final year, even though it's been ripped away.
A group of Chicago moms are trying to help local high school seniors re-capture the excitement of their final year, even though it's been ripped away.
Illinois schools closed for rest of academic year due to COVID-19
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Friday that "in-person" learning at schools across the state is officially suspended for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Friday that "in-person" learning at schools across the state is officially suspended for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois Supreme Court rules against teacher in sick leave case
The Illinois Supreme Court, in an decision handed down Thursday, ruled a teacher in Wood Dale School District 7 was not entitled to all her paid sick leave because she gave birth just before summer break.
The Illinois Supreme Court, in an decision handed down Thursday, ruled a teacher in Wood Dale School District 7 was not entitled to all her paid sick leave because she gave birth just before summer break.
CPS parents voice concerns over remote learning struggles
Parents were lined up at Richardson Middle School Tuesday to pick up laptops so their children can finally learn from home.
Parents were lined up at Richardson Middle School Tuesday to pick up laptops so their children can finally learn from home.
Burger King offering free Whoppers for students who answer scholarly questions while schools are closed
Questions will appear daily on the fast-food chain’s various social media pages.
Questions will appear daily on the fast-food chain’s various social media pages.
Pritzker worried about second wave of COVID-19 infections that could be deadlier
Citing progress against the coronavirus, the White House is eager to end the nationwide shutdown crippling the US economy. But Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says, not so fast!
Citing progress against the coronavirus, the White House is eager to end the nationwide shutdown crippling the US economy. But Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says, not so fast!
Florida teacher goes out of her way to help struggling student during coronavirus lockdown
A first-grade teacher in Florida cheered up one of her students who was having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.
A first-grade teacher in Florida cheered up one of her students who was having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.
UIC medical students to graduate early amid COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly 200 medical students at the University of Illinois at Chicago will graduate early Friday to help meet demand for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly 200 medical students at the University of Illinois at Chicago will graduate early Friday to help meet demand for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 graduates finishing college experience online
College students across the country were sent home early due to the coronavirus, to finish out the year online. But this year's graduating class have experienced extra disappointment with the loss of part of their senior year, and graduation ceremony.
College students across the country were sent home early due to the coronavirus, to finish out the year online. But this year's graduating class have experienced extra disappointment with the loss of part of their senior year, and graduation ceremony.
Dr. Fauci says US should be able to reopen schools in fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.
What impact is e-learning having our children's education?
Students from pre-K to seniors in college are experiencing e-learning at home during the COVID-19 'stay-at-home' order. So how does this impact the education process?
Students from pre-K to seniors in college are experiencing e-learning at home during the COVID-19 'stay-at-home' order. So how does this impact the education process?
Some colleges struggle during COVID-19 pandemic
Colleges and universities could face long-lasting impacts from the coronavirus.
Colleges and universities could face long-lasting impacts from the coronavirus.
Should kids advance to the next grade following return to school?
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.