Mayor Brandon Johnson to address key issues at 2024 AFT Convention
Mayor Brandon Johnson is scheduled to speak at a significant teachers' conference in Texas.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is scheduled to speak at a significant teachers' conference in Texas.
Teens' show-stopping prom outfits made only from duct tape score them $15K in scholarships
Two high school students created prom outfits out of tape and won thousands of dollars in return.
Two high school students created prom outfits out of tape and won thousands of dollars in return.
Kids Above All's back-to-school backpack drive returns this summer
Kids are getting ready to go back to school. It can be harder for some families than others, which is why Kids Above All is kicking off their annual back-to-school backpack drive. President and CEO Dan Kotowski joins us now with details.
Kids are getting ready to go back to school. It can be harder for some families than others, which is why Kids Above All is kicking off their annual back-to-school backpack drive. President and CEO Dan Kotowski joins us now with details.
Honeycomb Project collects supplies for college-bound students
The Honeycomb Project was founded in 2011 focused on creating opportunities for children and families to volunteer together. The organization is currently hosting a supply drive for students in need of dorm essentials.
The Honeycomb Project was founded in 2011 focused on creating opportunities for children and families to volunteer together. The organization is currently hosting a supply drive for students in need of dorm essentials.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Hispanic Adventures coloring book brings culture to life
The author of Hispanic Adventures joined Good Day Chicago Saturday morning to discuss her best-selling book.
The author of Hispanic Adventures joined Good Day Chicago Saturday morning to discuss her best-selling book.
Cradles to Crayons to host backpack giveaway
Affording school supplies can be challenging for many families. That's why Cradles to Crayons is stepping up to help make a difference.
Affording school supplies can be challenging for many families. That's why Cradles to Crayons is stepping up to help make a difference.
Violence against educators on the rise, study finds
A new study focused on violence against educators showed some alarming findings. With more than 10,000 teachers surveyed in 2022, 80% reported at least one incident of verbal harassment or threatening behavior from a student.
A new study focused on violence against educators showed some alarming findings. With more than 10,000 teachers surveyed in 2022, 80% reported at least one incident of verbal harassment or threatening behavior from a student.
Exelon Foundation STEM Academy inspires next generation of leaders
Despite nationwide initiatives, the gender gap in STEM careers is still startlingly high. Women only make up 28% of the STEM workforce. Exelon Foundation seeks to change that with its annual STEM Academy at UIC.
Despite nationwide initiatives, the gender gap in STEM careers is still startlingly high. Women only make up 28% of the STEM workforce. Exelon Foundation seeks to change that with its annual STEM Academy at UIC.
DePaul Quad remains closed for restoration after encampment
Crews were still working to restore the Quad at DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus. They are removing graffiti and repairing damaged landscaping after hundreds of students gathered in protest of the war in Gaza at the end of the spring term.
Crews were still working to restore the Quad at DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus. They are removing graffiti and repairing damaged landscaping after hundreds of students gathered in protest of the war in Gaza at the end of the spring term.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Summertime STEM activities for kids
It can be hard to find activities for kids that are both fun and engaging for their minds during the summertime, but Sylvan Learning shows us that it's not as hard as you think and that parents can join in on the fun!
It can be hard to find activities for kids that are both fun and engaging for their minds during the summertime, but Sylvan Learning shows us that it's not as hard as you think and that parents can join in on the fun!
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Helping kids with ADHD stay on track this summer
Summer break can be a difficult time for students who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The disruption in routine can sometimes cause anxiety. Ann Dolin from Additude Magazine shares some tips for staying on track.
Summer break can be a difficult time for students who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The disruption in routine can sometimes cause anxiety. Ann Dolin from Additude Magazine shares some tips for staying on track.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan blocked
Federal judges have put the brakes on one of President Biden's plans to tackle student debt.
Federal judges have put the brakes on one of President Biden's plans to tackle student debt.