Illinois colleges suspend in-person classes due to COVID-19 outbreak
Officials of Illinois, Southern Illinois, DePaul, Northwestern and Illinois State universities announced Wednesday the suspension of in-person classes due to coronavirus concerns.
Officials of Illinois, Southern Illinois, DePaul, Northwestern and Illinois State universities announced Wednesday the suspension of in-person classes due to coronavirus concerns.
Several schools in Chicago close in order to clean facilities due to coronavirus fears
While Vaughn High School on the Northwest Side remains closed because of coronavirus concerns, the rest of Chicago Public Schools remain open under a watchful eye.
While Vaughn High School on the Northwest Side remains closed because of coronavirus concerns, the rest of Chicago Public Schools remain open under a watchful eye.
Ogden Elementary School remains open after parent tests positive for coronavirus
The parent contracted the virus during a trip abroad but didn’t go on that campus, at 24 W. Walton St., or to any other Chicago Public School, according to an email sent to parents and students Tuesday.
The parent contracted the virus during a trip abroad but didn’t go on that campus, at 24 W. Walton St., or to any other Chicago Public School, according to an email sent to parents and students Tuesday.
Colleges debate closures, switching to online classes due to coronavirus
University of Chicago announced Tuesday a number of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, including canceling all scheduled events and gatherings of more than 100 people.
University of Chicago announced Tuesday a number of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, including canceling all scheduled events and gatherings of more than 100 people.
Purdue University switches to online classes due to coronavirus
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana notified its students Tuesday that all classes -- for the time being -- will be held online instead of in-person, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana notified its students Tuesday that all classes -- for the time being -- will be held online instead of in-person, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Columbia College undergoes 'deep cleaning' after possible coronavirus contact
The school was told late Monday “of an individual who was reported to be in an area with a person later diagnosed with COVID-19."
The school was told late Monday “of an individual who was reported to be in an area with a person later diagnosed with COVID-19."
Lake View synagogue, school reopen after closure due to coronavirus
After closing its doors Tuesday because a student’s parent tested positive for coronavirus, the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day school will reopen for classes.
After closing its doors Tuesday because a student’s parent tested positive for coronavirus, the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day school will reopen for classes.
Loyola Academy cancels classes for second day after coronavirus exposure
Loyola Academy in Wilmette canceled classes again for Tuesday after administrators learned a student had contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
Loyola Academy in Wilmette canceled classes again for Tuesday after administrators learned a student had contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
Student organization pushes for more inclusive sex education in Illinois schools.
Samantha Chen and Taylor Holt join Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to improve sex education in Illinois schools.
Samantha Chen and Taylor Holt join Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to improve sex education in Illinois schools.
Alabama may end ban on yoga in schools, but kids wouldn't be able to say 'namaste'
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Christian college recruiter fired after asking students to line up according to skin color, hair texture
A recruiter from a Christian university was fired after he asked high school students to line up according to their skin color, and then by hair texture.
A recruiter from a Christian university was fired after he asked high school students to line up according to their skin color, and then by hair texture.
Loyola students studying abroad in Rome being brought back to Chicago because of coronavirus
Loyola students studying abroad in Rome are being brought back to Chicago because of coronavirus fears.
Loyola students studying abroad in Rome are being brought back to Chicago because of coronavirus fears.
High-tech Chicago exhibit puts visitors eye-to-eye with MLK Jr.
The project has the rare full backing from King’s estate, which fiercely guards his likeness and speeches.
The project has the rare full backing from King’s estate, which fiercely guards his likeness and speeches.
InZone Project breaking boundaries in education
Terrance Wallace believes that every child deserves access to a safe community. Wallace is helping young people in Chicago's inner city reach their full potential with his creation, the InZone Project.
Terrance Wallace believes that every child deserves access to a safe community. Wallace is helping young people in Chicago's inner city reach their full potential with his creation, the InZone Project.
Republicans mad after high school class compares Trump to Nazis
Republicans in Maryland are angry after a high school AP class compared President Donald Trump to Nazis.
Republicans in Maryland are angry after a high school AP class compared President Donald Trump to Nazis.
Threats posted to social media prompt class cancellations at North Chicago high school
Other schools in North Chicago remain open, according to the post.
Other schools in North Chicago remain open, according to the post.
USC to offer free tuition for families earning $80,000 or less
In an effort to widen access for more middle and low-income students, USC will eliminate tuition for families earning $80,000 or less annually and will no longer consider home equity in financial aid calculations, it was reported Thursday.
In an effort to widen access for more middle and low-income students, USC will eliminate tuition for families earning $80,000 or less annually and will no longer consider home equity in financial aid calculations, it was reported Thursday.
Illinois restricts how students are secluded and restrained
The Illinois State Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt permanent rules that ban the use of locked seclusion rooms and prohibit schools from using prone restraint, a move that restricts the state’s rules more than ever.
The Illinois State Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt permanent rules that ban the use of locked seclusion rooms and prohibit schools from using prone restraint, a move that restricts the state’s rules more than ever.
Macon high school senior accepted to 23 colleges
A Macon high school senior has a very big decision ahead of her.
A Macon high school senior has a very big decision ahead of her.
193 LeBron James foundation students offered free tuition at Kent State University for 4 years
LeBron James' foundation has partnered with Kent State University to give nearly 200 high school students a full ride to the college.
LeBron James' foundation has partnered with Kent State University to give nearly 200 high school students a full ride to the college.