Seven toddlers escape preschool, wander into traffic
A suburban Phoenix preschool is under investigation after several toddlers wandered away and onto a street without notice.
A suburban Phoenix preschool is under investigation after several toddlers wandered away and onto a street without notice.
Teacher under investigation for photo saying Confederate flag is announcement to ‘marry your sister’
A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”
A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”
Mayor asks Chicago Teachers Union to 'partner' with city, avoid strike
Mayor Lightfoot Monday pleaded for leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union to make what she called a "real counter-offer" as the clock ticks down toward a potential strike that could shut down schools next week.
Mayor Lightfoot Monday pleaded for leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union to make what she called a "real counter-offer" as the clock ticks down toward a potential strike that could shut down schools next week.
Texas school bus driver mows grass outside vacant home so kids don't have to stand in weeds
A school bus driver in Texas is being praised for going above and beyond for the students on his route.
A school bus driver in Texas is being praised for going above and beyond for the students on his route.
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Chicago teachers begin vote to authorize strike next month
Chicago teachers are voting on whether to authorize a strike next month as contract negotiations continue in the nation's third-largest school district.
Chicago teachers are voting on whether to authorize a strike next month as contract negotiations continue in the nation's third-largest school district.
Teacher puts congratulatory yard sign in front of student's home after he aces reading test
Great educators are hard to come by, and one Alabama family is grateful for the support of one.
Great educators are hard to come by, and one Alabama family is grateful for the support of one.
University trustee, wife donate $50 million for student aid
A Northwestern University trustee and his wife are giving the Chicago area institution a large donation for the specific purpose of student financial aid.
A Northwestern University trustee and his wife are giving the Chicago area institution a large donation for the specific purpose of student financial aid.
‘We’re just in awe:’ Preschooler diagnosed with autism and leukemia within 3 months beats the odds
Simon McKenzie was a bubbly 2-year-old in June 2017, capable of counting to 20 and eager to sing nursery rhymes. By September, Simon’s parents noticed that their son wasn’t the same vibrant, extroverted child.
Simon McKenzie was a bubbly 2-year-old in June 2017, capable of counting to 20 and eager to sing nursery rhymes. By September, Simon’s parents noticed that their son wasn’t the same vibrant, extroverted child.
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.
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.
The University of Illinois system is reporting enrollment at its three campuses has reached a record high of 88,861 students.
14-year-old starts freshman year at George Washington University
Meet the 14-year-old George Washington University freshman!
Meet the 14-year-old George Washington University freshman!
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York Gov. Cuomo signs 9/11-related bill requiring public schools to hold moment of silence
New York public schools will observe a moment of silence Wednesday to remember those killed on 9/11 — it's the law.
New York public schools will observe a moment of silence Wednesday to remember those killed on 9/11 — it's the law.
Chicago teacher raises money to buy unique classroom library for students
A first-year teacher, assigned to an Englewood school, is going the extra mile to inspire her students.
A first-year teacher, assigned to an Englewood school, is going the extra mile to inspire her students.
Boy has ‘worst birthday ever’ after hot lunch is taken away because of outstanding balance
A 9-year-old boy said he had “the worst birthday ever” when his lunch was taken away because he had an outstanding balance at an Ohio school.
A 9-year-old boy said he had “the worst birthday ever” when his lunch was taken away because he had an outstanding balance at an Ohio school.
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.
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.
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.