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.
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.