Tips on how to balance fun and learning this summer
While kids may be focused on summer fun, one teacher shares tips to ensure your children continue learning during their break from school.
While kids may be focused on summer fun, one teacher shares tips to ensure your children continue learning during their break from school.
105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Emagine Theaters offers free movie tickets for Educator Appreciation Month
Emagine Theaters is giving out free movie tickets to educators in celebration of Educator Appreciation Month in July.
Emagine Theaters is giving out free movie tickets to educators in celebration of Educator Appreciation Month in July.
Ladies of Virtue Chicago helps young girls grow into leaders
A local mentoring and leadership program serves young women in underserved communities in Chicago. Ladies of Virtue is dedicated to improving the lives of girls through personal discovery. Fox 32's Anita Blanton spoke to the founder and a few of the girls in the program.
A local mentoring and leadership program serves young women in underserved communities in Chicago. Ladies of Virtue is dedicated to improving the lives of girls through personal discovery. Fox 32's Anita Blanton spoke to the founder and a few of the girls in the program.
Last Mile Education Fund seeks to prop up low-income students going into the tech industry
Addressing social mobility and tech diversity is the goal of the nonprofit Last Mile Education Fund, and now they'll be able to help more people that are overlooked in the tech industry thanks to a massive donation from GET Cities
Addressing social mobility and tech diversity is the goal of the nonprofit Last Mile Education Fund, and now they'll be able to help more people that are overlooked in the tech industry thanks to a massive donation from GET Cities
New Orleans valedictorian graduates top of his class while homeless
Elijah Hogan has lived in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.
Elijah Hogan has lived in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.
Skilled workers are in demand: These trade jobs pay the most
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Tips for preparing to pay for college
It's never to soon to start preparing to send your kids off to college. Tuition isn't cheap but there are some ways you can save some money during the process.
It's never to soon to start preparing to send your kids off to college. Tuition isn't cheap but there are some ways you can save some money during the process.
Historic $150M investment announced for Catholic schools in northwest Indiana
A major education investment for Catholic schools in northwest Indiana was announced on Wednesday.
A major education investment for Catholic schools in northwest Indiana was announced on Wednesday.
High school class president writes 180 thank-you notes for graduates
The class president of a Massachusetts high school went above and beyond by writing 180 personalized thank-you notes to each of his fellow graduates.
The class president of a Massachusetts high school went above and beyond by writing 180 personalized thank-you notes to each of his fellow graduates.
$150M investment announced for northwest Indiana Catholic schools
A major education investment for Catholic schools in northwest Indiana was announced on Wednesday.
A major education investment for Catholic schools in northwest Indiana was announced on Wednesday.
Mother, daughter earn high school diplomas at same ceremony
Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.
Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.
DePaul University dismisses biology professor after assignment tied to Israel-Hamas war
DePaul University said it dismissed a part-time biology instructor after she gave an optional assignment related to the Israel-Hamas war.
DePaul University said it dismissed a part-time biology instructor after she gave an optional assignment related to the Israel-Hamas war.
Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms
Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.
Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.
Nonprofit that teaches young men fatherhood responsibilities celebrates 27th graduating class
On the city's South Side, one nonprofit organization is teaching young men the responsibilities of fatherhood. The Dovetail Project is also celebrating its 27th graduating class!
On the city's South Side, one nonprofit organization is teaching young men the responsibilities of fatherhood. The Dovetail Project is also celebrating its 27th graduating class!
Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators
Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Residents Association of Greater Englewood now accepting scholarship applications
A local organization is announcing some scholarship opportunities for young people in the Englewood community. The Residents Association of Greater Englewood, or RAGE, is calling for applications for their Re-Up Our Future program.
A local organization is announcing some scholarship opportunities for young people in the Englewood community. The Residents Association of Greater Englewood, or RAGE, is calling for applications for their Re-Up Our Future program.
Chicago Public Library: Fun and learning at the library's first-ever block party
Guests can enjoy food, giveaways, live performances and special guests!
Guests can enjoy food, giveaways, live performances and special guests!
Austin Camp Exploration offers free summer camp for kids
Today is the last day to sign your child up for the Austin Camp Exploration. The four-day summer camp will offer a variety of activities at the Cook County Forest Preserve and is free for children ages 8-17.
Today is the last day to sign your child up for the Austin Camp Exploration. The four-day summer camp will offer a variety of activities at the Cook County Forest Preserve and is free for children ages 8-17.