Single mother misses class, professor's response goes viral
Morgan King is a full-time student at the University of Tennessee, and works when she’s not in school. On top of that, she has the hardest job of all -- she’s a mother.
Morgan King is a full-time student at the University of Tennessee, and works when she’s not in school. On top of that, she has the hardest job of all -- she’s a mother.
Chicago Public Schools borrows $275M to fulfill pension duty
Chicago Public Schools says it has taken out a $275 million short-term loan so it can meet its obligations with the teachers' pension fund by a June 30 deadline.
Chicago Public Schools says it has taken out a $275 million short-term loan so it can meet its obligations with the teachers' pension fund by a June 30 deadline.
CPS to build new high school in heart of Englewood
One of Chicago’s poorest and most violent communities is getting a big, new investment from Chicago Public Schools.
One of Chicago’s poorest and most violent communities is getting a big, new investment from Chicago Public Schools.
Officials to launch free summer meals program in Illinois
Federal officials say they're providing free summer meals for school children at numerous sites across Illinois.
Federal officials say they're providing free summer meals for school children at numerous sites across Illinois.
3 generations of Illinois women celebrate their graduations together
Three generations of Illinois women in one family are all graduating together this spring. And to celebrate, they held a photo shoot.
Three generations of Illinois women in one family are all graduating together this spring. And to celebrate, they held a photo shoot.
Illinois' attorney general pushes student loan legislation
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is pushing legislation aimed at protecting Illinois students who take out college loans.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is pushing legislation aimed at protecting Illinois students who take out college loans.
Suspected case of bed bugs at Chicago high school
There's a suspected case of bed bugs at one of the city's newest high schools.
There's a suspected case of bed bugs at one of the city's newest high schools.
Chicago schools to stay open despite lawsuit's rejection
Chicago's mayor said the city's public schools will remain open until the end of the school year, despite a judge's decision Friday to toss a district lawsuit over education funding by the state of Illinois.
Chicago's mayor said the city's public schools will remain open until the end of the school year, despite a judge's decision Friday to toss a district lawsuit over education funding by the state of Illinois.
Illinois House votes to require cursive writing in schools
Don't toss the grammar-school composition paper yet.
Don't toss the grammar-school composition paper yet.
16th annual Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence
Its mission is to encourage education and help the public appreciate all aspects of fashion design and history. And now, the Driehaus Design Initiative is getting ready to host its fashion excellence awards for a 16th year.
Its mission is to encourage education and help the public appreciate all aspects of fashion design and history. And now, the Driehaus Design Initiative is getting ready to host its fashion excellence awards for a 16th year.
Smart Money Week: Starting a college savings account
Smart Money Week kicks off Monday with financial tips and suggestions to make your money work for you. Today we're discussing jump starting college savings accounts and why now is the best time to do it.
Smart Money Week kicks off Monday with financial tips and suggestions to make your money work for you. Today we're discussing jump starting college savings accounts and why now is the best time to do it.
Judge to rule April 28 in Chicago schools funding lawsuit
A Cook County judge is to rule next week on two motions affecting Chicago Public Schools' funding lawsuit against the state of Illinois.
A Cook County judge is to rule next week on two motions affecting Chicago Public Schools' funding lawsuit against the state of Illinois.
Illinois College to offer scholarships to play video games
Illinois College will become one of a small group of higher-education institutions offering scholarships for playing video games.
Illinois College will become one of a small group of higher-education institutions offering scholarships for playing video games.
17 Illinois school districts suing state over funding
Illinois has failed to provide enough money to public schools to produce the "high-quality education" the state requires, forcing districts to cut programs, lay off staff and borrow money to keep the doors open, educators claim in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Illinois has failed to provide enough money to public schools to produce the "high-quality education" the state requires, forcing districts to cut programs, lay off staff and borrow money to keep the doors open, educators claim in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
CPS seeking order to stop 1-day teachers strike
Chicago Public Schools is seeking a legal order to stop a potential one-day Chicago Teachers Union strike, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Chicago Public Schools is seeking a legal order to stop a potential one-day Chicago Teachers Union strike, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Flip the script: Cursive sees revival in school instruction
Cursive writing is looping back into style in schools across the country after a generation of students who know only keyboarding, texting and printing out their words longhand.
Cursive writing is looping back into style in schools across the country after a generation of students who know only keyboarding, texting and printing out their words longhand.
2 mumps cases confirmed at school in Barrington, others suspected
Parents are being urged to watch children for symptoms after two cases of mumps were confirmed, and about 20 suspected cases were being monitored at three schools in northwest suburban Barrington.
Parents are being urged to watch children for symptoms after two cases of mumps were confirmed, and about 20 suspected cases were being monitored at three schools in northwest suburban Barrington.
Chicago schools to end academic year early unless they get more funds
Chicago Public Schools officials on Monday said the nation's third largest school system will end the academic year three weeks early if the state of Illinois does not provide enough funds to close a deficit and provide teacher pension fund release.
Chicago Public Schools officials on Monday said the nation's third largest school system will end the academic year three weeks early if the state of Illinois does not provide enough funds to close a deficit and provide teacher pension fund release.
Chance the Rapper, Rauner to talk Chicago school funding
Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner plan to meet this week to discuss funding education in Chicago.
Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner plan to meet this week to discuss funding education in Chicago.
St. Benedict Preparatory School closes high school
The high school at St. Benedict Preparatory School in the North Center neighborhood will close because of continually low enrollment, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Friday.
The high school at St. Benedict Preparatory School in the North Center neighborhood will close because of continually low enrollment, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Friday.