Lawmakers demand financial records from Chicago Teachers Union

Lawmakers are want financial records from the Chicago Teachers Union, saying the union has not been transparent with its members.

Chicago groups celebrate Family Literacy Month with special events
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Education Couture is hosting initiatives and a Saturday event to encourage families to read together and help children meet literacy milestones.

DePaul University Career Closet: Suited for success
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DePaul University is working to alleviate some of the stress — and cost — around looking and feeling career-ready.

Chicago Bears honor Harold Arnold as a Classroom Legend for inspiring 20 years of students
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Physical education teacher Harold Arnold shares his reaction to being named a Bears Classroom Legend, the motivation behind his two decades at Sherman Elementary, and how partnerships and community support continue to lift up his students.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

CPS OIG releases spending report | The Chicago Report
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A new spending report sheds light on the lavish trips taken by Chicago Public Schools officials amid a budget crunch.

States add gun safety to school curriculums

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

UChicago professor posts vile social media comment on Dick Cheney hours after his death

A University of Chicago professor who was recently arrested for aggravated assault at an anti-ICE rally unloaded on former Vice President Dick Cheney upon the news of his death.

Illinois releases 2025 school report card, revealing gains and gaps in student performance
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Chalkbeat’s Becky Vevea joins to break down the latest Illinois school report card, discussing how test scores were measured, where students are improving, and what challenges remain.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

Durbin meets with Little Village students after peaceful protest

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin showing some recognitions for Little Village students who took part in a peaceful protest.