Trump blocks $2.2B in federal funding to Harvard amid antisemitism policy standoff

The Trump administration has frozen over $2.2 billion in federal grants and contracts to Harvard University after the school refused to comply with new demands tied to antisemitism enforcement, admissions, and campus speech.

Chicago Teachers Union members approve new contract
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The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week with 97% of voters supporting the deal, the union announced on Monday.

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Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly approve new contract
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The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week with 97% of voters supporting the deal, the union announced.

A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI

Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.

Former University of Illinois system president dies at age 90

Stanley O. Ikenberry, the former president of the University of Illinois System, died this month at the age of 90.

3 Chicago universities suspend DEI scholarship after DOJ deems it unconstitutional
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Three Chicago universities have suspended a state-run scholarship program aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) after the U.S. Department of Justice said it violated the Constitution by using race as a condition for eligibility.

3 Chicago universities suspend DEI scholarship after DOJ deems it unconstitutional

Three Chicago universities have suspended a state-run scholarship program aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) after the U.S. Department of Justice said it violated the Constitution by using race as a condition for eligibility.

Crowd packs Deerfield school board meeting amid transgender locker room dispute
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A large crowd packed a Deerfield middle school and spilled onto the sidewalk Thursday night as tensions flared over an alleged locker room incident involving a transgender student.

Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time

Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.

New initiative aims to rejuvenate Chicago classrooms
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A groundbreaking initiative is re-igniting passion in Chicago classrooms, giving teachers tools to get them excited about their careers again.

Exclusive: Mayor Johnson praises CPS model questioned by study

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he's protecting Black history and building stronger communities, but critics say he’s throwing money at failing schools.

Exclusive: Chicago mayor praises CPS model that produces failing grades
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A candid Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson acknowledged the rocky road he traveled that led to a tentative contract agreement in an exclusive one-on-one interview Wednesday afternoon.

7 University of Chicago students' visas revoked, school says
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The federal government has revoked the visas for three current University of Chicago students and four recent graduates, the school said.