Chicago teachers may test unions' 'social justice' strategy
A threatened strike by Chicago teachers would test a strategy employed by a growing number of urban teachers unions convinced that transforming contentious contract talks into discussions about class sizes and student services wins public support and can be a difference maker at the bargaining table.
A threatened strike by Chicago teachers would test a strategy employed by a growing number of urban teachers unions convinced that transforming contentious contract talks into discussions about class sizes and student services wins public support and can be a difference maker at the bargaining table.
Chicago teachers' strike looms as contract talks appear to reach impasse
There are new signs that talks between the city and Chicago Teachers Union may be falling apart.
There are new signs that talks between the city and Chicago Teachers Union may be falling apart.
CTU?s Jesse Sharkey talks about potential teachers strike
We're just six days away from a Chicago teachers strike unless a deal can be reached between the city and the union before then. One person trying to get it done is CTU President Jesse Sharkey.
We're just six days away from a Chicago teachers strike unless a deal can be reached between the city and the union before then. One person trying to get it done is CTU President Jesse Sharkey.
Parents worried they'll have nowhere to send their kids if both CPS, park district workers go on strike
Chicago parents are anxiously waiting to see if park district programs will be shut down next week on top of Chicago Public Schools. The park employees are threatening to go on strike the same day as the teachers.
Chicago parents are anxiously waiting to see if park district programs will be shut down next week on top of Chicago Public Schools. The park employees are threatening to go on strike the same day as the teachers.
Texas teacher mixes music and math to make learning more engaging
This teacher and students rapped about decimals, to the tune of Luniz’s 1995 hit I Got 5 on It—and they’ve got flow!
This teacher and students rapped about decimals, to the tune of Luniz’s 1995 hit I Got 5 on It—and they’ve got flow!
Suburban teachers hold bargaining session ahead of potential strike
Students joined the Chicago Teachers Union outside Simeon Career Academy in Chatam Wednesday as a strike looms.
Students joined the Chicago Teachers Union outside Simeon Career Academy in Chatam Wednesday as a strike looms.
Striking auto workers lose cash, striking Chicago teachers won't
As parents and students worry about a possible strike next week, leaders of the teachers union and the Chicago Public Schools met for another round of bargaining.
As parents and students worry about a possible strike next week, leaders of the teachers union and the Chicago Public Schools met for another round of bargaining.
Illinois offering free help for students figuring out financial aid
State officials say free workshops and support for students seeking financial aid for college is available throughout the fall starting this month.
State officials say free workshops and support for students seeking financial aid for college is available throughout the fall starting this month.
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!