Chicago Public Schools proposes $9.8B budget with cuts, furloughs and staffing changes
Chicago Public Schools leaders say they have crafted a balanced budget despite mounting financial challenges, but acknowledge getting there required difficult decisions.
Chicago Public Schools leaders say they have crafted a balanced budget despite mounting financial challenges, but acknowledge getting there required difficult decisions.
Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Chicago students get free supplies before heading to college
Hundreds of Chicago-area students received free school supplies and other essentials to help them prepare for the start of the college semester.
Hundreds of Chicago-area students received free school supplies and other essentials to help them prepare for the start of the college semester.
School board race, no vote on parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
CPS' Black Student Success Plan stalls as Trump admin withholds funding
The Trump administration is withholding federal funding from Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan, putting the initiative on hold. Mila Koumpilova, senior reporter at Chalkbeat Chicago, explains what's behind the funding dispute and what it means for the program.
The Trump administration is withholding federal funding from Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan, putting the initiative on hold. Mila Koumpilova, senior reporter at Chalkbeat Chicago, explains what's behind the funding dispute and what it means for the program.
How UChicago Law School is handling AI in education | ChicagoLIVE
The University of Chicago Law School recently released its AI strategy statement. We hear from a professor on what it means.
The University of Chicago Law School recently released its AI strategy statement. We hear from a professor on what it means.
Why student loan costs are rising this upcoming school year
Student loan interest rates and rules are changing this month, potentially increasing costs for borrowers. Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, explains what students and families can expect.
Student loan interest rates and rules are changing this month, potentially increasing costs for borrowers. Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, explains what students and families can expect.
How to navigate new rules about federal student loan debt
The federal government is overhauling the student loan system with new rules that took effect July 1. Brian Walsh, SoFi's Head of Advice and Planning, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what the changes mean for millions of borrowers.
The federal government is overhauling the student loan system with new rules that took effect July 1. Brian Walsh, SoFi's Head of Advice and Planning, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what the changes mean for millions of borrowers.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic students head to music residency in Italy | ChicagoLIVE
Three Chicago Jazz Philharmonic students are traveling to Italy for a music residency. Founder and Artistic Director Orbert Davis explains what the opportunity means as the students represent Chicago and the U.S. on the international stage.
Three Chicago Jazz Philharmonic students are traveling to Italy for a music residency. Founder and Artistic Director Orbert Davis explains what the opportunity means as the students represent Chicago and the U.S. on the international stage.
What Chicago families can expect from a newly elected school board
Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.
Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.
Illinois launches new Department of Early Childhood
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that took effect July 1 creating a new Illinois Department of Early Childhood. Illinois previously had three agencies handling early childhood services, which are now combined into one department.
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that took effect July 1 creating a new Illinois Department of Early Childhood. Illinois previously had three agencies handling early childhood services, which are now combined into one department.
Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Student loan overhaul takes effect: What borrowers and parents need to know about new limits, repayment plans
A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.
A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.
Despite the heat, Chicago teens are still getting involved in nature
Teens in the After School Matters Design.Build.Grow.Eat. program are getting hands-on experience in gardening. Participants joined Good Day Chicago to discuss how the program helps build valuable skills.
Teens in the After School Matters Design.Build.Grow.Eat. program are getting hands-on experience in gardening. Participants joined Good Day Chicago to discuss how the program helps build valuable skills.
Inside the Cubs Scholars program's impact on Chicago high school students
The Cubs Scholars program is celebrating two major milestones: awarding $2 million in scholarships and welcoming its 100th scholar. Program representatives join Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it's making for Chicago students.
The Cubs Scholars program is celebrating two major milestones: awarding $2 million in scholarships and welcoming its 100th scholar. Program representatives join Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it's making for Chicago students.
New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
Breaking down the Trump administration cuts to Education Department oversight
The Trump Administration shifted special education and civil rights oversight enforcement from the Department of Education to two different agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer breaks down the situation.
The Trump Administration shifted special education and civil rights oversight enforcement from the Department of Education to two different agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer breaks down the situation.
Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.