Uber passenger gives Georgia driver big tip so she could re-enroll in college
An Uber passenger gave his driver a big tip so the single mom could re-enroll in college.
An Uber passenger gave his driver a big tip so the single mom could re-enroll in college.
5 students treated for taking Xanax at South Side grade school
Four teenagers were taken to the hospital Thursday after ingesting a drug at a South Side grade school.
Four teenagers were taken to the hospital Thursday after ingesting a drug at a South Side grade school.
Proposed school rules would ban secluded timeouts in Illinois
The Illinois State Board of Education submitted its proposed rules Tuesday for how schools can restrain students who exhibit dangerous behavior, aiming to protect children and faculty from outbursts.
The Illinois State Board of Education submitted its proposed rules Tuesday for how schools can restrain students who exhibit dangerous behavior, aiming to protect children and faculty from outbursts.
Belgian prodigy, 9, withdraws from college because they won't let him graduate before he turns 10
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
5 cases of whooping cough reported at Oak Park and River Forest High School
Families were notified of a fifth confirmed diagnosis of the disease, also known as pertussis, in a message sent by school officials Tuesday.
Families were notified of a fifth confirmed diagnosis of the disease, also known as pertussis, in a message sent by school officials Tuesday.
Missouri teacher asks students to 'set your price' for slaves in 'culturally insensitive' assignment
A teacher has been placed on administrative leave after asking students to put a price on slaves.
A teacher has been placed on administrative leave after asking students to put a price on slaves.
Warrant: Special education teacher made boy, 5, sit in his own waste
A special education teacher in Cobb County was charged in connection to accusations she made a 5-year-old boy sit in his own waist stating she was "going to prove a point" about restroom habits.
A special education teacher in Cobb County was charged in connection to accusations she made a 5-year-old boy sit in his own waist stating she was "going to prove a point" about restroom habits.
91-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man receives high school diploma
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
School district says it's not responsible for suicide of 8-year-old boy who was bullied by another student
The Cincinnati school district said it is not responsible for the death by suicide of eight-year-old Gabriel Taye, who was repeatedly bullied at school.
The Cincinnati school district said it is not responsible for the death by suicide of eight-year-old Gabriel Taye, who was repeatedly bullied at school.
U of Illinois drops criminal past question from application
Admissions applications to the University of Illinois campuses are no longer requiring students to disclose whether or not they have a criminal background.
Admissions applications to the University of Illinois campuses are no longer requiring students to disclose whether or not they have a criminal background.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
UIC increasing campus security after student's murder in parking garage
UIC student Ruth George, 19, had dreams of going into the medical field. But those ambitions withered away on November 23, 2019.
UIC student Ruth George, 19, had dreams of going into the medical field. But those ambitions withered away on November 23, 2019.
Arizona lawmaker wants to require students to say Pledge of Allegiance
An Arizona lawmaker has filed a bill that would require public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every day in class.
An Arizona lawmaker has filed a bill that would require public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every day in class.
Stranger pays off school lunch debt for hundreds of local kids
Oak Ridge Elementary is thanking one mystery man for his generosity this Giving Tuesday.
Oak Ridge Elementary is thanking one mystery man for his generosity this Giving Tuesday.
New Jersey lawmaker introduces bill that would require students to learn cursive
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
U. of Illinois joins campaign against climate change
The University of Illinois has joined more than 200 higher-education institutions worldwide in a letter declaring a climate emergency ahead of a major United Nations global warming conference in Madrid.
The University of Illinois has joined more than 200 higher-education institutions worldwide in a letter declaring a climate emergency ahead of a major United Nations global warming conference in Madrid.
San Francisco 49ers' Richard Sherman pays off $27G in school lunch debt
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman kicked off the holiday season by helping middle school students who've had some trouble paying for meals at school.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman kicked off the holiday season by helping middle school students who've had some trouble paying for meals at school.
11-year-old invents backpack to stop bullying in schools
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
49ers Richard Sherman pays off students' lunch debt at Santa Clara middle school
Athlete Richard Sherman donated more than $7,400 to cover students' lunch debt at Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara.
Athlete Richard Sherman donated more than $7,400 to cover students' lunch debt at Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara.
Illinois school board group won’t support arming teachers
A group representing Illinois school boards has again rejected a resolution supporting teachers and other school employees carrying guns in schools.
A group representing Illinois school boards has again rejected a resolution supporting teachers and other school employees carrying guns in schools.