CPS to keep classrooms open on May Day amid compromise with teachers union | ChicagoNOW
Chicago Public Schools will remain open on May 1 after a compromise with the Chicago Teachers Union on student participation in May Day events.
Chicago Public Schools will remain open on May 1 after a compromise with the Chicago Teachers Union on student participation in May Day events.
Illinois cell phone ban bill advances as debate grows over classroom impact
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
Why fewer students are enrolling – and what it could mean for the future of schools | ChicagoLIVE
New data shows declining enrollment across K-12 schools and colleges, raising concerns about funding, staffing and the long-term stability of local communities.
New data shows declining enrollment across K-12 schools and colleges, raising concerns about funding, staffing and the long-term stability of local communities.
How YouTube is using AI to become your next tutor | ChicagoNOW
YouTube is expanding its role in education with new AI-empowered tools designed to personalize learning.
YouTube is expanding its role in education with new AI-empowered tools designed to personalize learning.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
AI tutors and avatars enter the classroom at Generations College | ChicagoLIVE
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
Southland College Prep Class of 2026 achieves 100% college acceptance, $50M in scholarships
Southland College Prep Charter High School is celebrating its 13th graduating class with a major milestone—100 percent college acceptance and more than $50-million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026.
Southland College Prep Charter High School is celebrating its 13th graduating class with a major milestone—100 percent college acceptance and more than $50-million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026.
Southland College Prep seniors earn 100% college acceptance, millions in scholarships
Robert Lane and Leilani Barnes discuss the milestone achievement, including full-ride offers to top universities and the role academics and the arts played in their success.
Robert Lane and Leilani Barnes discuss the milestone achievement, including full-ride offers to top universities and the role academics and the arts played in their success.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
Chicagoans to choose 21 new school board members | The Chicago Report
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore careers at Jewel-Osco
A field trip to Jewel-Osco turned into a glimpse of the future for local students.
A field trip to Jewel-Osco turned into a glimpse of the future for local students.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore jobs at Jewel-Osco
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
Illinois teachers union weighs in on Bears stadium debate
The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.
The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.
Parents push back against CPS/CTU May 1st deal
CPS parents held a press conference opposing the May 1 "day of civic action" agreement.
CPS parents held a press conference opposing the May 1 "day of civic action" agreement.
CPS parents push back on May 1 civic action plan
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
CPS, CTU turn school day on May 1st into civic action event
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
May 1 classes stay in session as CPS, CTU turn day into civic action event
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Beloved Naperville Central teacher named 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year
A longtime Naperville Central teacher has been named the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Social studies teacher Seth Brady, with more than two decades in the classroom, was surprised with the honor at his school, where colleagues and students say his impact goes far beyond the classroom.
A longtime Naperville Central teacher has been named the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Social studies teacher Seth Brady, with more than two decades in the classroom, was surprised with the honor at his school, where colleagues and students say his impact goes far beyond the classroom.