UNT staff lawyer resigns over racial slur used while talking about free speech
A University of North Texas staff lawyer who was criticized for using the n-word during a panel discussion has resigned.
A University of North Texas staff lawyer who was criticized for using the n-word during a panel discussion has resigned.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
8 students taken to hospitals after eating 'infused' brownies, gummies at Chicago high schools
Eight students from two South Side high schools were taken to hospitals Wednesday after they ate “infused” brownies and gummies.
Eight students from two South Side high schools were taken to hospitals Wednesday after they ate “infused” brownies and gummies.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
East Bay teacher uses Lizzo song to teach kids they're great
Mallari's version goes like this: "Let's be great, 'cuz I know we are great. Whoo! I just took an ELA test, turns out I'm 100 percent that smart."
Mallari's version goes like this: "Let's be great, 'cuz I know we are great. Whoo! I just took an ELA test, turns out I'm 100 percent that smart."
IHSA appeals judge's order allowing CPS runners to compete
The Illinois High School Association is appealing a judge's decision to allow Chicago Public School cross-county runners to compete in state meets.
The Illinois High School Association is appealing a judge's decision to allow Chicago Public School cross-county runners to compete in state meets.
Data: More Illinois high school grads enrolling out of state
Illinois high school graduates have increasingly chosen to enroll in out-of-state colleges and universities in recent years, according to new state data.
Illinois high school graduates have increasingly chosen to enroll in out-of-state colleges and universities in recent years, according to new state data.
Chicago schools release proposal to make up strike days
Chicago Public Schools officials have proposed how they intend to make up five of 11 school days lost in a teachers strike, including adding days to the end of the school year and shortening breaks.
Chicago Public Schools officials have proposed how they intend to make up five of 11 school days lost in a teachers strike, including adding days to the end of the school year and shortening breaks.
More screen time for preschoolers linked to lower brain development, study says
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
North Carolina teacher suspended after allegedly segregating students based on political, religious beliefs
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
CPS athletes get chance to compete in playoffs after strike
After all the back and forth with the Chicago Public Schools teacher strike and the challenges on the Illinois High School Athletic Association, CPS athletes got their chance to compete Saturday in both cross country and football state playoffs.
After all the back and forth with the Chicago Public Schools teacher strike and the challenges on the Illinois High School Athletic Association, CPS athletes got their chance to compete Saturday in both cross country and football state playoffs.
Strike-ending deal will shape Chicago schools for years to come
Chicago teachers and more than 300,000 students affected by an 11-day strike returned to classrooms Friday amid a tentative agreement that ended the walkout and is expected to shape education in the nation's third-largest city for the next five years.
Chicago teachers and more than 300,000 students affected by an 11-day strike returned to classrooms Friday amid a tentative agreement that ended the walkout and is expected to shape education in the nation's third-largest city for the next five years.
Mayor Lightfoot visits CPS students on first day back following strike
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took time Friday to visit with Chicago Public Schools students on their first day back in class following Thursday's resolution to a nearly two week long teachers strike.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took time Friday to visit with Chicago Public Schools students on their first day back in class following Thursday's resolution to a nearly two week long teachers strike.
CPS students back in class as union and city reach deal
It's back to school this morning after the Chicago Teachers Union and the city reached a deal Thursday. Political analyst and radio host Maze Jackson talks about the deal.
It's back to school this morning after the Chicago Teachers Union and the city reached a deal Thursday. Political analyst and radio host Maze Jackson talks about the deal.
Classes to resume Friday after CPS, CTU reach agreement to end strike
Chicago teachers and the nation's third-largest school district reached a labor contract deal on Thursday, ending a strike that canceled 11 days of classes for more than 300,000 students.
Chicago teachers and the nation's third-largest school district reached a labor contract deal on Thursday, ending a strike that canceled 11 days of classes for more than 300,000 students.
CPS, CTU at odds over making up strike days
Even with a tentative contract agreement in place, Chicago teachers continued to picket Thursday as their union and the school district remained at odds over making up school days lost to the strike.
Even with a tentative contract agreement in place, Chicago teachers continued to picket Thursday as their union and the school district remained at odds over making up school days lost to the strike.
Striking Chicago teachers: We'll return if classes made up
The union representing 25,000 striking Chicago's teachers voted to approve a tentative contract agreement with city officials but refused to end a strike that has canceled two weeks of classes unless the city's mayor adds school days to cover that lost time.
The union representing 25,000 striking Chicago's teachers voted to approve a tentative contract agreement with city officials but refused to end a strike that has canceled two weeks of classes unless the city's mayor adds school days to cover that lost time.
City and CPS give update on ongoing teachers strike
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Janice Jackson provide an update on contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Janice Jackson provide an update on contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Anonymous donor pays almost $8K to clear California school district’s student lunch debt
An anonymous donor paid $7,813.50 to the Ocean View School District to clear all outstanding school lunch balances for children in the district.
An anonymous donor paid $7,813.50 to the Ocean View School District to clear all outstanding school lunch balances for children in the district.
Chicago teachers OK tentative agreement but strike goes on; Thursday classes canceled
Chicago's teachers union voted to approve a tentative contract agreement with city officials Wednesday but refused to end a strike that has canceled two weeks of classes unless the city's mayor adds school days to cover that lost time.
Chicago's teachers union voted to approve a tentative contract agreement with city officials Wednesday but refused to end a strike that has canceled two weeks of classes unless the city's mayor adds school days to cover that lost time.