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It’s official: AI is a degree! Northwestern Professor Samir Khuller reveals the details of the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
It’s official: AI is a degree! Northwestern Professor Samir Khuller reveals the details of the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Chicago Board of Education seeks information on leak to Fox Chicago reporter
The Chicago Board of Education President is targeting members of the media as an internal probe into alleged board "leakers" drags on.
The Chicago Board of Education President is targeting members of the media as an internal probe into alleged board "leakers" drags on.
Federal court terminates Biden-era student loan plan affecting millions nationwide
A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.
A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
New Illinois bill aims to strengthen protections for sexual assault victims in schools
State Sen. Steve McClure discusses House Bill 2991 and the push to expand school safety policies to better protect and support students who report sexual assault.
State Sen. Steve McClure discusses House Bill 2991 and the push to expand school safety policies to better protect and support students who report sexual assault.
Girl Scouts learn about careers in law at DePaul seminar
Girl Scouts did more than sell cookies this weekend — they also learned what it takes to pursue a career in law.
Girl Scouts did more than sell cookies this weekend — they also learned what it takes to pursue a career in law.
Girl Scouts learn about careers in law at DePaul seminar
Girl Scouts did more than sell cookies this weekend — they also learned what it takes to pursue a career in law.
Girl Scouts did more than sell cookies this weekend — they also learned what it takes to pursue a career in law.
Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness'
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday said he was ordering the "complete and immediate cancellation" of all Department of War attendants at universities like Princeton, Columbia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brown and Yale, starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday said he was ordering the "complete and immediate cancellation" of all Department of War attendants at universities like Princeton, Columbia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brown and Yale, starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
Illinois survey highlights school funding, teacher pay and ICE concerns near schools
A new survey from the Illinois Education Association reveals what Illinois residents are most worried about, with IEA President Karl Goeke breaking down the key findings.
A new survey from the Illinois Education Association reveals what Illinois residents are most worried about, with IEA President Karl Goeke breaking down the key findings.
College of DuPage, NIU team up to inspire the next generation of engineers
The College of DuPage and Northern Illinois University are partnering for “Engineering the Future,” giving high school students hands-on insight into engineering careers, industry demand, and real-world opportunities like the Shell Eco-marathon Americas competition.
The College of DuPage and Northern Illinois University are partnering for “Engineering the Future,” giving high school students hands-on insight into engineering careers, industry demand, and real-world opportunities like the Shell Eco-marathon Americas competition.
Illinois teacher pay, school funding, ICE top concerns for residents, survey finds
A new survey from the Illinois Education Association reveals concerns about school funding, teacher pay, and ICE officers near schools.
A new survey from the Illinois Education Association reveals concerns about school funding, teacher pay, and ICE officers near schools.
Pritzker visits suburban Chicago high school to promote statewide student cellphone ban
Gov. JB Pritzker visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to highlight his proposal banning cellphones for K–12 students, saying the policy would reduce classroom distractions, improve mental health, curb cyberbullying, and allow limited exceptions for medical needs and emergencies.
Gov. JB Pritzker visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to highlight his proposal banning cellphones for K–12 students, saying the policy would reduce classroom distractions, improve mental health, curb cyberbullying, and allow limited exceptions for medical needs and emergencies.
Girls 4 Science program inspires young women to explore STEM careers
The Girls 4 Science organization is giving girls ages 10–18 hands-on STEM experiences and opening doors to future opportunities.
The Girls 4 Science organization is giving girls ages 10–18 hands-on STEM experiences and opening doors to future opportunities.
DePaul, Loyola Chicago accused of steering low-income families to take out large loans
DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago steered low-income families to expensive loans, according to a new report.
DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago steered low-income families to expensive loans, according to a new report.
Second Aurora school walkout remains peaceful after arrests earlier in week
Hundreds of students walked out of class in Aurora on Friday, days after a much larger protest turned chaotic and led to arrests.
Hundreds of students walked out of class in Aurora on Friday, days after a much larger protest turned chaotic and led to arrests.
Chicago charter school network at risk of closing before school year ends
ASPIRA of Illinois, a network of charter schools, is at risk of closing before the school year is over.
ASPIRA of Illinois, a network of charter schools, is at risk of closing before the school year is over.
New federal “Trump Accounts” offer $1,000 savings boost for newborns
Bankrate analyst Stephen Kates breaks down how the new Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for the $1,000 seed money, and how families can use 529 plans to build long-term savings for their children.
Bankrate analyst Stephen Kates breaks down how the new Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for the $1,000 seed money, and how families can use 529 plans to build long-term savings for their children.
Aurora mother speaks out after teen tackled by police during anti-ICE school walkout
A mother and her son in Aurora are speaking out after she says her 15-year-old son was tackled by police during an anti-ICE school walkout earlier this week.
A mother and her son in Aurora are speaking out after she says her 15-year-old son was tackled by police during an anti-ICE school walkout earlier this week.
Illinois school funding continues to lag, state lawmakers say
Illinois state lawmakers are trying to close the gap of underfunded schools across the state, which affects millions of kids.
Illinois state lawmakers are trying to close the gap of underfunded schools across the state, which affects millions of kids.