Federal student loan collections resume on Monday
Time is up for student loan borrowers who were late on repayments during a five-year pause on collections. Since 2021, federal student loan debt increased by more than $60 billion a year.
Time is up for student loan borrowers who were late on repayments during a five-year pause on collections. Since 2021, federal student loan debt increased by more than $60 billion a year.
Trump admin ramping up investigations into Chicago-area public schools
President Trump's Department of Education is ramping up investigations into Chicago-area public schools.
President Trump's Department of Education is ramping up investigations into Chicago-area public schools.
CPS Chief Education Officer resigns amid stalled CEO search, tensions with CTU
Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova, a 24-year CPS veteran, announced her resignation this week, just months after CEO Pedro Martinez was fired.
Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova, a 24-year CPS veteran, announced her resignation this week, just months after CEO Pedro Martinez was fired.
CPS Chief Education Officer to step down, citing concerns over district's future
More shakeup at a Chicago Public School after a top CPS official announced her departure, citing concerns over the future direction of the school system.
More shakeup at a Chicago Public School after a top CPS official announced her departure, citing concerns over the future direction of the school system.
CPS students compete in STEM challenge at Field Museum
From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.
From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
CPS, NASCAR team up for STEAM Fest at the Field Museum
From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.
From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.
Chicago school surprised with nearly $100k check for teachers
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
Congress again asks to interview Northwestern president over antisemitism on campus
The president of Northwestern University is being called before Congress once again over alleged antisemitic incidents on campus.
The president of Northwestern University is being called before Congress once again over alleged antisemitic incidents on campus.
Congress wants to interview Northwestern president over antisemitism on campus
A Congressional committee is again asking to speak to Northwestern University President Michael Schill about alleged incidents of antisemitism on campus.
A Congressional committee is again asking to speak to Northwestern University President Michael Schill about alleged incidents of antisemitism on campus.
Education Dept. probes Chicago Public Schools for alleged racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it's investigating Chicago Public Schools over allegations that a program aimed at helping Black students is racially discriminatory.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it's investigating Chicago Public Schools over allegations that a program aimed at helping Black students is racially discriminatory.
Education Dept. investigates Chicago Public Schools for alleged racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Chicago Public Schools over a program aimed at improving Black students' outcomes.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Chicago Public Schools over a program aimed at improving Black students' outcomes.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
President Trump signs executive orders on education, what to know
A list of executive orders aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools now have President Trump's signature.
A list of executive orders aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools now have President Trump's signature.
Northwestern faculty push back on Trump administration's threats over antisemitism response
More than 100 Jewish faculty and staff are speaking out Wednesday—not against the university, but against the Trump administration.
More than 100 Jewish faculty and staff are speaking out Wednesday—not against the university, but against the Trump administration.
Northwestern faculty push back on Trump administration's threats over antisemitism response
Northwestern University is at the center of a national debate over antisemitism on college campuses.
Northwestern University is at the center of a national debate over antisemitism on college campuses.
Trump executive orders focus on education, targeting colleges, job training, AI
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Illinois college presidents sign letter decrying ‘unprecedented government overreach’
Several Illinois college presidents signed a letter calling out "unprecedented government overreach" by the Trump administration.
Several Illinois college presidents signed a letter calling out "unprecedented government overreach" by the Trump administration.
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO tapped to lead Massachusetts education agency
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was recommended to be the next head of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was recommended to be the next head of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.