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.
Mom outraged after son trapped in school bus luggage compartment for 45 minutes
The 8-year-old boy was trapped in the vehicle the same day a heatwave alert was issued.
The 8-year-old boy was trapped in the vehicle the same day a heatwave alert was issued.
University of California leaders support dropping use of SAT, ACT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.
Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Northwest Indiana school district puts dogs into every school this year
The Northwest Indiana school district claims it's already seeing strong results with the dogs.
The Northwest Indiana school district claims it's already seeing strong results with the dogs.
Chicago school board approves new teacher, staff contracts
The Chicago Board of Education has approved deals with teachers and support staff.
The Chicago Board of Education has approved deals with teachers and support staff.
Gov. JB Pritzker's order restricts 'timeout' rooms in schools
JB Pritzker says he will pursue a state law on the so-called time-out issue.
JB Pritzker says he will pursue a state law on the so-called time-out issue.
Former vice chancellor for City Colleges charged in fraud scheme
A former vice chancellor for the City Colleges of Chicago has been charged with getting kickbacks from vendors in exchange for steering them contracts.
A former vice chancellor for the City Colleges of Chicago has been charged with getting kickbacks from vendors in exchange for steering them contracts.
Parents upset students opened child-proof bottles at Illinois school
Parents of students at a northern Illinois elementary school are angry after an older student led an experiment that asked their children to open child-proof medicine bottles.
Parents of students at a northern Illinois elementary school are angry after an older student led an experiment that asked their children to open child-proof medicine bottles.
Aurora teacher sentenced to supervision for failure to report child abuse
A former Aurora elementary school teacher was sentenced to supervision and community service for failing to report suspected child abuse to authorities.
A former Aurora elementary school teacher was sentenced to supervision and community service for failing to report suspected child abuse to authorities.
College students turn to ‘adulting’ classes for life skills
Many students entering college haven’t mastered basic life skills such as changing a tire or balancing a checkbook, so some universities are responding with noncredit workshops sometimes called “Adulting 101.”
Many students entering college haven’t mastered basic life skills such as changing a tire or balancing a checkbook, so some universities are responding with noncredit workshops sometimes called “Adulting 101.”