Student loan repayment plan applications reopened by Education Department: What to know
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Chicago mayor called on to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
Chicago alders call on Mayor Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
Austin Spring Forward offers Chicago teens free Spring Break events
It's Spring Break for Chicago Public Schools students and one organization is offering free programming and events for those teens this week.
It's Spring Break for Chicago Public Schools students and one organization is offering free programming and events for those teens this week.
Teacher put on leave for going to student's home, demanding homework
An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.
An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.
CTU and CPS give update on contract negotiations
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have given an update on contract negotiations late Friday afternoon.
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have given an update on contract negotiations late Friday afternoon.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
CPS Board cancels vote on budget amendment
The Chicago Public Schools Board has canceled a vote on a budget amendment that would help fund a new CTU contract and a costly pension payment.
The Chicago Public Schools Board has canceled a vote on a budget amendment that would help fund a new CTU contract and a costly pension payment.
Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
President Trump signs executive order to gut education department
President Trump took drastic action on Thursday to fulfill a campaign promise. He signed an executive order aimed at paring down the Department of Education.
President Trump took drastic action on Thursday to fulfill a campaign promise. He signed an executive order aimed at paring down the Department of Education.
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Report: Trump to sign executive order dismantling Department of Education
President Donald Trump has said he wants to turn education over to the states.
President Donald Trump has said he wants to turn education over to the states.
Internal memo: 'High risk' CPS Board in violation of state law over Acero plan
An internal memo obtained exclusively by FOX 32 reveals the Chicago Board of Education is at "high risk" of violating state law after approving a deal to absorb five Acero Charter schools, and could present the district with significant financial risks.
An internal memo obtained exclusively by FOX 32 reveals the Chicago Board of Education is at "high risk" of violating state law after approving a deal to absorb five Acero Charter schools, and could present the district with significant financial risks.
Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
Evanston teachers, students rally amid threat of Trump budget cuts
Teachers and students in Evanston are taking a stand against education cuts by the Trump administration.
Teachers and students in Evanston are taking a stand against education cuts by the Trump administration.
Evanston educators rally in defense of public schools amid threat of Trump budget cuts
Students and educators in Evanston started their day on Wednesday with a re-commitment to public education.
Students and educators in Evanston started their day on Wednesday with a re-commitment to public education.
Trump admin pauses $175M in federal funding to UPenn over inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
Illinois community colleges see record enrollment increase, state says
Community colleges in Illinois saw a nearly 9% increase in enrollment since last year, the largest on record.
Community colleges in Illinois saw a nearly 9% increase in enrollment since last year, the largest on record.
CPS faces tough choices as Johnson proposes $240M borrowing plan: 'This is not our mess'
CPS has a math problem. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes that the school system borrow up to $240 million to fund the new teachers' contract and a $175 million retiree pension payment. However, a recent report warns that this could lead to significant financial strain.
CPS has a math problem. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes that the school system borrow up to $240 million to fund the new teachers' contract and a $175 million retiree pension payment. However, a recent report warns that this could lead to significant financial strain.
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.