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.
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.
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.
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.
Family: Lakeville, Minn. girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
Illinois State enrolls largest freshman class in 33 years
Total enrollment for this year is 20,878, a 1.2% increase over the previous school year.
Total enrollment for this year is 20,878, a 1.2% increase over the previous school year.
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.
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
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.
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.
Incoming alderman, parents' groups renew push for elected CPS board
As of now, the mayor appoints members to the board.
As of now, the mayor appoints members to the board.
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.
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.
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.
Suit alleges security guards had sex with suburban Chicago students
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges two security guards who worked at a public high school in suburban Chicago had sex with female students, and the school failed to adequately protect girls from purported predators.
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges two security guards who worked at a public high school in suburban Chicago had sex with female students, and the school failed to adequately protect girls from purported predators.
Middle school teacher draws scrutiny for giving students gender identity cards
A middle school science teacher in California caused an uproar this week for giving his students a "Gender Unicorn" sheet that explained gender identity and sexual attraction.
A middle school science teacher in California caused an uproar this week for giving his students a "Gender Unicorn" sheet that explained gender identity and sexual attraction.
California city denies permit for Straight Pride rally
A Northern California city has denied a request to hold a so-called Straight Pride rally at a park.
A Northern California city has denied a request to hold a so-called Straight Pride rally at a park.
Chicago schools offer free summer programming for students
Chicago schools and neighborhood organizations are offering free summer programming at dozens of locations across the city.
Chicago schools and neighborhood organizations are offering free summer programming at dozens of locations across the city.
Principal reassigned after admitting he 'can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event'
A principal has been removed from his job after he allegedly refused to say the Holocaust actually happened because "not everyone believes" the historical event — in which more than six million people were murdered — actually happened.
A principal has been removed from his job after he allegedly refused to say the Holocaust actually happened because "not everyone believes" the historical event — in which more than six million people were murdered — actually happened.
Gov. Pritzker still selling tax increases, construction plan
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker's long been an investor in technology companies. As Governor, he's now betting tax dollars on research into one of the world's hottest new fields.
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker's long been an investor in technology companies. As Governor, he's now betting tax dollars on research into one of the world's hottest new fields.
Two years of free tuition at California community colleges
California's new budget will cover two free years of community college for first-time, full-time students, Governor Newsom announced Monday.
California's new budget will cover two free years of community college for first-time, full-time students, Governor Newsom announced Monday.
Las Vegas allows parking tickets to be paid with school supply donations
The Las Vegas City Council unanimously voted in favor of allowing parking tickets issued between June 19 to July 19 this year to be paid with donations of school supplies, according to a news release from the city.
The Las Vegas City Council unanimously voted in favor of allowing parking tickets issued between June 19 to July 19 this year to be paid with donations of school supplies, according to a news release from the city.
Report: 1 in 4 Illinois children ready to enter kindergarten
Just one in four children in Illinois was fully prepared to enter kindergarten in the most recent school year, and substantial gaps in readiness exist between children of different socio-economic groups, according to a new State Board of Education report.
Just one in four children in Illinois was fully prepared to enter kindergarten in the most recent school year, and substantial gaps in readiness exist between children of different socio-economic groups, according to a new State Board of Education report.
Northwestern fraternity association president charged with stealing $400K from Sigma Chi
The former president of a fraternity’s home association at Northwestern University is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the association’s account.
The former president of a fraternity’s home association at Northwestern University is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the association’s account.