CPS data breach: Cyberattack exposed personal information of current, former students
A cyberattack on a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) technology vendor exposed personal data of current and former students, including names, birthdates, and student ID numbers, officials said.
A cyberattack on a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) technology vendor exposed personal data of current and former students, including names, birthdates, and student ID numbers, officials said.
Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
Education secretary Linda McMahon on plans for her department
Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon is opening up about her plans as rumors swirl about the president wanting to dismantle the department.
Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon is opening up about her plans as rumors swirl about the president wanting to dismantle the department.
Future of the Department of Education hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump has made it no secret that he wants to end the Department of Education. This week we've seen a back-and-forth on when that could happen.
President Donald Trump has made it no secret that he wants to end the Department of Education. This week we've seen a back-and-forth on when that could happen.
Pritzker proposes phone ban in Illinois classrooms
Governor Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on phones in Illinois classrooms, citing benefits for student performance and wellbeing. But critics question enforcement and the broader impact of social media.
Governor Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on phones in Illinois classrooms, citing benefits for student performance and wellbeing. But critics question enforcement and the broader impact of social media.
Could President Trump dismantle the Dept. of Education? Local professor weighs in
President Trump says it's time to close the books on the education department. But he won't be signing an executive order today.
President Trump says it's time to close the books on the education department. But he won't be signing an executive order today.
Illinois state lawmaker fights back against federal cuts to education
A local state representative is calling out some of the federal cuts to education.
A local state representative is calling out some of the federal cuts to education.
Illinois could be 16th state to ban cellphone use in schools: 'A major problem'
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on cellphone use during class.
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on cellphone use during class.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
Chicago police investigate potential threat at Jones College Prep
Chicago police responded to Jones College Preparatory High School on Wednesday after the school received an email containing language that resembled a potential safety threat.
Chicago police responded to Jones College Preparatory High School on Wednesday after the school received an email containing language that resembled a potential safety threat.
Chicago police investigate potential threat at Jones College Prep
The Chicago school was placed on a hard lockdown as a precaution while authorities investigated.
The Chicago school was placed on a hard lockdown as a precaution while authorities investigated.
CTU vows to fight for education amid federal spending cuts
The Chicago Teachers Union is vowing to continue the fight for education as federal cuts are now targeting school funding.
The Chicago Teachers Union is vowing to continue the fight for education as federal cuts are now targeting school funding.
Trump vows to stop federal funding for any school that allows 'illegal' protests
The president posted a message on social media Tuesday calling for arrests and deportation for anyone participating in what he referred to as “illegal protests."
The president posted a message on social media Tuesday calling for arrests and deportation for anyone participating in what he referred to as “illegal protests."
Chicago mayor reacts to Linda McMahon becoming Trump's education secretary
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump?s pledge to eliminate the agency.
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump?s pledge to eliminate the agency.
Senate confirms Linda McMahon: What this means for the Department of Education
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the agency.
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the agency.
Federal officials to visit Northwestern University amid probe into antisemitism
A federal task force will visit Northwestern University as part of an probe into incidents of antisemitism.
A federal task force will visit Northwestern University as part of an probe into incidents of antisemitism.
Acero families and staff fight back against potential school closures
The Board of Education is holding a meeting tonight as parents and staff of Acero Schools share their concerns.
The Board of Education is holding a meeting tonight as parents and staff of Acero Schools share their concerns.
Music Matters Challenge offers Chicago area students access to music education
The Music Matters Challenge is live and giving schools across the country access to music education.
The Music Matters Challenge is live and giving schools across the country access to music education.
Grant helps aspiring chefs through Charlie Trotter culinary endowment
A new grant is helping young chefs in underserved communities take their culinary dreams to the next level.
A new grant is helping young chefs in underserved communities take their culinary dreams to the next level.