Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
West Chicago teacher placed on leave after pro-ICE Facebook post sparks backlash
A West Chicago teacher is on leave after a Facebook post supporting ICE sparked community backlash.
A West Chicago teacher is on leave after a Facebook post supporting ICE sparked community backlash.
Chicago Archdiocese: Substitute teacher with past child molestation allegations fired from suburban school
The Archdiocese of Chicago says a substitute teacher with a history of child molestation allegations was fired from a suburban Catholic school this month.
The Archdiocese of Chicago says a substitute teacher with a history of child molestation allegations was fired from a suburban Catholic school this month.
Meet Alanna Atwood: Fifth grader wins Foley MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Fifth grader Alanna Atwood from Wendell Smith Elementary School is the winner of this year’s Foley MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Alanna joins Fox Chicago to talk about her winning speech, the message behind it and what the competition means to young students across Chicago. The annual contest celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by uplifting student voices and future leaders.
Fifth grader Alanna Atwood from Wendell Smith Elementary School is the winner of this year’s Foley MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Alanna joins Fox Chicago to talk about her winning speech, the message behind it and what the competition means to young students across Chicago. The annual contest celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by uplifting student voices and future leaders.
Chicago-area, Indiana schools announce closures amid winter storm
Several Chicago-area and Indiana schools announced closures Monday as brutal cold slams the region.
Several Chicago-area and Indiana schools announced closures Monday as brutal cold slams the region.
Is Chicago Public Schools running out of students or solutions?
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
CPS enrollment is dropping. Here’s why the real crisis is what happens next | ChicagoLIVE
New reporting raises concerns about a potential crisis facing Chicago Public Schools as enrollment shifts. The issue is not only fewer school-age children and fewer families choosing CPS. According to Kids First Chicago, the larger concern is that the city still lacks a concrete plan to support smaller schools and ensure students continue to have access to core classes, extracurriculars and advanced coursework.
New reporting raises concerns about a potential crisis facing Chicago Public Schools as enrollment shifts. The issue is not only fewer school-age children and fewer families choosing CPS. According to Kids First Chicago, the larger concern is that the city still lacks a concrete plan to support smaller schools and ensure students continue to have access to core classes, extracurriculars and advanced coursework.
Local middle school wins fifth ‘Future City’ state title | ChicagoLIVE
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
What’s ahead for Chicago Public Schools in 2026 | ChicagoNOW
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
National Mentor Month: Chicago-area teachers honored for inspiring students
Two teachers share how mentoring transforms students’ lives and offer advice for anyone looking to make a positive impact during National Mentor Month.
Two teachers share how mentoring transforms students’ lives and offer advice for anyone looking to make a positive impact during National Mentor Month.
Mom says teen suffered severe burns in school bullying attack: 'She’s in a lot of pain'
A 14-year-old girl suffered severe second- and third-degree chemical burns during a violent physical confrontation.
A 14-year-old girl suffered severe second- and third-degree chemical burns during a violent physical confrontation.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
ICE detains parent at Robbinsdale bus stop, school district says
ICE agents detained a parent at a school bus stop, according to Robbinsdale Area Schools.
ICE agents detained a parent at a school bus stop, according to Robbinsdale Area Schools.
Matteson District 159 removes vice president, keeps him on school board amid community concerns
The Matteson Elementary School District 159 school board voted Tuesday night to remove Carl Scott Sr. from his role as vice president while allowing him to remain on the board.
The Matteson Elementary School District 159 school board voted Tuesday night to remove Carl Scott Sr. from his role as vice president while allowing him to remain on the board.
UChicago study: Student-teacher relationships impact absenteeism | The Chicago Report
A crisis in Chicago Public Schools, more and more students are missing more and more class. According to the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, the rate of chronic absenteeism rose during covid and has not gone back down. But, the consortium has some suggestions on how to change it.
A crisis in Chicago Public Schools, more and more students are missing more and more class. According to the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, the rate of chronic absenteeism rose during covid and has not gone back down. But, the consortium has some suggestions on how to change it.
Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
Suburban Chicago school board to consider action after video of vice president surfaces
Parents in Matteson Elementary School District 159 are outraged and calling for the resignation of the school board’s vice president.
Parents in Matteson Elementary School District 159 are outraged and calling for the resignation of the school board’s vice president.
Suburban Chicago school board to consider action after video of vice president surfaces
Some parents in Matteson Elementary School District 159 say they are outraged and are calling for the resignation of the school board’s vice president.
Some parents in Matteson Elementary School District 159 say they are outraged and are calling for the resignation of the school board’s vice president.