Trump administration proposes rollback to Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines
The Trump administration has taken another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition guidelines, proposing a new rule that could lead to more pizza and fries and less fruit and a smaller variety of vegetables on school menus.
The Trump administration has taken another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition guidelines, proposing a new rule that could lead to more pizza and fries and less fruit and a smaller variety of vegetables on school menus.
Trump to unveil 'new guidance' on expanding prayer in public schools
Trump won white evangelicals by more than 81 percent in the 2016 presidential election, according to exit polls.
Trump won white evangelicals by more than 81 percent in the 2016 presidential election, according to exit polls.
University of Illinois administrators hike tuition
Freshmen entering the university for the 2020-21 academic year would pay 1.8% more to attend the Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses, and 1% more to attend the Springfield campus.
Freshmen entering the university for the 2020-21 academic year would pay 1.8% more to attend the Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses, and 1% more to attend the Springfield campus.
U of I president being offered contract extension, pay raise
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen is being offered a new contract that would extend his tenure four years and hike his annual compensation by about 40%, officials revealed Tuesday.
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen is being offered a new contract that would extend his tenure four years and hike his annual compensation by about 40%, officials revealed Tuesday.
Former CSU CFO named new director of Illinois Board of Higher Ed
Former Chicago State University CFO Ginger Ostro has been named the new executive director for the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Former Chicago State University CFO Ginger Ostro has been named the new executive director for the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
New Illinois college financial aid program enrolls first students
The law providing a way for those students to apply for Illinois financial aid took effect Jan. 1, but Monday was the first day the program was operational.
The law providing a way for those students to apply for Illinois financial aid took effect Jan. 1, but Monday was the first day the program was operational.
Transgender students secure unrestricted locker room access in Palatine school district
The Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board voted 5-2 in favor of the policy change in November.
The Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board voted 5-2 in favor of the policy change in November.
Michelle Obama to launch new Instagram TV series
Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced this week that she will launch an IGTV series titled "A Year of Firsts," which will follow students during their first year of college.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced this week that she will launch an IGTV series titled "A Year of Firsts," which will follow students during their first year of college.
Seattle school system says students must be vaccinated or they can’t return to class in 2020
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Virginia school district to allow students one excused absence to protest
One of the largest school districts in the United States has announced that it will allow students one excused absence per school year to participate civic activities such as protests.
One of the largest school districts in the United States has announced that it will allow students one excused absence per school year to participate civic activities such as protests.
Governor forms group to examine early childhood schools
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has formed a new commission to study the state's early childhood education system in an effort to make Illinois "the best state in the nation" for raising young children.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has formed a new commission to study the state's early childhood education system in an effort to make Illinois "the best state in the nation" for raising young children.
Very few workers crossed picket lines during Chicago teacher strike, report shows
Just 582 employees crossed the Chicago teachers strike picket lines in October, a new report has found.
Just 582 employees crossed the Chicago teachers strike picket lines in October, a new report has found.
17-year-old receives master's degree from TCU, and his 14-year-old brother is following his lead
A 17-year-old is now believed to be the youngest student to ever receive a master’s degree from TCU.
A 17-year-old is now believed to be the youngest student to ever receive a master’s degree from TCU.
Nearly 250,000 fewer students enrolled in college this year compared with 2018, according to report
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.
Black Tulane med students take powerful photo at former slave quarters: ‘Resilience is in our DNA’
Black medical students at Tulane University shared a powerful message about resilience and a better future when they posed for a photo in front of former slave quarters at a Louisiana plantation.
Black medical students at Tulane University shared a powerful message about resilience and a better future when they posed for a photo in front of former slave quarters at a Louisiana plantation.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
Defamation trial over cheating allegations in geography bee underway
A west suburban family is suing their local school district for millions of dollars after they say the district defamed them by claiming they tried to cheat at a geography bee. The district is blaming the parents.
A west suburban family is suing their local school district for millions of dollars after they say the district defamed them by claiming they tried to cheat at a geography bee. The district is blaming the parents.
Former death row inmate exonerated of murder graduates from North Texas college
A man sentenced to death for murder in Louisiana, who was later exonerated, received a college degree here in North Texas this weekend.
A man sentenced to death for murder in Louisiana, who was later exonerated, received a college degree here in North Texas this weekend.
Some colleges and students moving to repay descendants of slaves
Some American colleges are making an effort to repay the descendants of slaves who were sold, or who worked to build the schools.
Some American colleges are making an effort to repay the descendants of slaves who were sold, or who worked to build the schools.
SIU Carbondale will no longer require SAT, ACT for admission
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will no longer require students to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to the university.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will no longer require students to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to the university.