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.
Illinois to allow prone restraints in schools next year
Illinois schools will be allowed to restrain challenging students by physically holding them face-down on the floor during the next academic year under a deal that the State Board of Education reached with a key legislative rule-making committee.
Illinois schools will be allowed to restrain challenging students by physically holding them face-down on the floor during the next academic year under a deal that the State Board of Education reached with a key legislative rule-making committee.
UIC gets grant to address early childhood teacher shortage
The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a $2.8 million donation to help address a shortage of early childhood education teachers in the Chicago area.
The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a $2.8 million donation to help address a shortage of early childhood education teachers in the Chicago area.
DePaul cites COVID-19, drops plan for tuition increase
DePaul University has dropped plans for tuition increases next fall to ease the burden on families during the coronavirus outbreak, officials said Thursday.
DePaul University has dropped plans for tuition increases next fall to ease the burden on families during the coronavirus outbreak, officials said Thursday.
Indiana schools to remain closed for rest of academic year due to COVID-19
Indiana’s K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year due to the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Thursday as the state’s death toll linked to the virus climbed to 78 and confirmed cases surged past 3,000.
Indiana’s K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year due to the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Thursday as the state’s death toll linked to the virus climbed to 78 and confirmed cases surged past 3,000.
Fraternity suspended for violating in-person activities ban
Southern Illinois University has suspended the Delta Chi fraternity for violating the chancellor’s order banning in-person activities to slow the spread of the COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.
Southern Illinois University has suspended the Delta Chi fraternity for violating the chancellor’s order banning in-person activities to slow the spread of the COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.
CPS to distribute electronic devices to students amid COVID-19 outbreak
Chicago Public Schools will distribute 100,000 electronic devices for students to use at home as the district implements a remote learning plan, officials announced Monday.
Chicago Public Schools will distribute 100,000 electronic devices for students to use at home as the district implements a remote learning plan, officials announced Monday.
6 cases of COVID-19 reported at City Colleges of Chicago
These cases include two members from Harold Washington College, two members from Malcolm X College, a member from Daley College, and a member from Truman College.
These cases include two members from Harold Washington College, two members from Malcolm X College, a member from Daley College, and a member from Truman College.
Coronavirus upends high school seniors' college decisions
The coronavirus pandemic has made the nerve-wracking experience of picking a college all the more difficult for Illinois’ high school students as campus visits are canceled and admission deadlines get pushed back amid the school shutdown over COVID-19 concerns.
The coronavirus pandemic has made the nerve-wracking experience of picking a college all the more difficult for Illinois’ high school students as campus visits are canceled and admission deadlines get pushed back amid the school shutdown over COVID-19 concerns.
Virtual classes for CPS to being April 13 as COVID-19 outbreak continues
Mayor Lightfoot and CPS laid out their plans Monday night as the school district prepares to start virtual classes, potentially for the rest of the year.
Mayor Lightfoot and CPS laid out their plans Monday night as the school district prepares to start virtual classes, potentially for the rest of the year.
E-learning a challenge Chicago schools amid coronavirus closures
Schools are closed statewide through at least April 7, with the possibility of more extensions.
Schools are closed statewide through at least April 7, with the possibility of more extensions.
Online tutoring service aiding students while schools are closed
Students are facing a challenge in keeping their minds sharp while schools are shut down due to coronavirus. The House Tutoring Lounge is providing educational support with its award-winning tutors.
Students are facing a challenge in keeping their minds sharp while schools are shut down due to coronavirus. The House Tutoring Lounge is providing educational support with its award-winning tutors.
Free online learning services available for students amid coronavirus shutdown
Dr. Keith Westman, Chief Operating Officer of Otus, joins us to talk about the free online services they offer for students trying to supplement their education during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Keith Westman, Chief Operating Officer of Otus, joins us to talk about the free online services they offer for students trying to supplement their education during the coronavirus pandemic.
Loyola University Chicago student has coronavirus
A Loyola University Chicago student has coronavirus.
A Loyola University Chicago student has coronavirus.