Teachers in Chicago inch closer to possible strike

Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district are inching closer to a strike that could take place as early as next month.

U. of Illinois system says enrollment at record high

The University of Illinois system is reporting enrollment at its three campuses has reached a record high of 88,861 students.

Probe: Chicago schools handling of sex abuse claims 'tragic and inexcusable'

Chicago Public Schools will overhaul how it handles sexual abuse complaints after a federal investigation found "tragic and inexcusable" problems following student complaints, the U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday.

Ex-professor accused of sexually exploiting students in suit

A federal lawsuit filed against a former University of Illinois associate professor on Asian cultures accuses him of sexually and emotionally exploiting his Chinese students.

Principal quits after sexual misconduct allegations surface

A suburban middle school principal has resigned after his superiors learned that an investigation into "sexually harassing misconduct" allegations while he worked for the Chicago Public Schools led to a recommendation that his name be put on a "Do Not Hire" list.

Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants for student loan forgiveness program

The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.

University of Tennessee turns bullied elementary school student's t-shirt design into official apparel

The young University of Tennessee fan that was bullied last week for a homemade shirt he wore to his school’s collegiate day was shown an outpouring of support that has since inspired the university to make his design into an official piece of apparel.

Desperate for leniency: Macy, Longoria go to bat for Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman and her lawyers pleaded Friday for probation, community service and a fine instead of jail time for her role in the college admissions scandal, buoyed by letters of support from her famous husband, William H. Macy, and her "Desperate Housewives" co-star Eva Longoria.

Video shows group of Philly dads comforting nervous student on first day of school

A new mural outside of Allen M. Stearne school displays a beautiful array of colors, including the quote, "Enter as a caterpillar, emerge as a brilliant butterfly." However, one young student needed a little extra motivation on his first day of school.

Chicago Teachers Union set date for strike vote

One day after the start of a new school year for about 350,000 students, the Chicago Teachers Union set a date for a strike authorization vote.

The Toy Insider: School time toys
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School is in session but that doesn't mean your kids can't have fun learning. Toy Insider Laurie Schacht has toys that not only educate students, but they make sure you and your child have fun as well.

Suburban Chicago school district replacing snow days with E-learning days

Snow days will soon be a thing of the past in Naperville as Indian Prairie School District 204 board members voted Wednesday night to scrap snow days for E-learning days.

Judson University offers program for students with intellectual disabilities

It's the first full week of class for the “Rise Program” at Judson University in Elgin, which is giving college experience to young adults with intellectual disabilities.