Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze

The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.

Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school

Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.

Space Explorers program helps Hegewisch student earn full ride to Northwestern
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A high school student on the South Side is heading to Northwestern University on a full ride scholarship. Teniola Ajagbe is an aspiring astronaut and she credits the unique UChicago Space Explorers program as part of her success.

Chicago-area schools announce closures amid extreme cold

Several Chicago-area schools have announced closures tomorrow as dangerously cold temperatures grip the region.

CPS and CTU clash over sanctuary city language in contract negotiations
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Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union continued contract negotiations Monday, with a key focus on sanctuary city protections for undocumented students and staff.

Cybersecurity breach exposes data of thousands in suburban school districts

Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.

CPS and CTU leaders clash over stalled contract negotiations
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Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and CPS leaders are at an impasse in contract negotiations, with little progress made despite meetings throughout December.

CPS and CTU leaders clash over stalled contract negotiations

Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and CPS leaders are at an impasse in contract negotiations, with little progress made despite meetings throughout December.

3 East Chicago school officials charged for entering student's home to recover stolen items
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Three officials at an East Chicago high school are facing charges after allegedly entering a student's home without permission to retrieve stolen items following an October football game.