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.
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!