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But despite finishing his senior season as Indiana's No. 1 high school pole vaulter with a personal best of 16 feet, 9 inches—and ranking among the nation's top senior pole vaulters—Easter says he never received the scholarship support he expected.

Illinois State Board of Education put together new guidelines for how schools should navigate AI use amid concerns of students using AI to do school work. Illinois Policy Director Bill Curtin from nonprofit Teach Plus joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the guidelines and how AI was used to develop them.

Frederick Douglass Academy was built to serve a thousand students, but only 27 students are enrolled. Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center Austin Berg breaks down the finances of keeping the school open and the consequences. 

Chicago Public Schools held two public hearings Monday to gather community feedback on its proposed fiscal year 2027 operating budget.

Chicago-area teachers are getting a helping hand as they prepare for the upcoming school year. BIC, the company behind some of the popular pens and pencils, is donating free classroom supplies. FOX Chicago’s Brittany Toolis explains what it means for students.

Hundreds of Chicago-area students received free school supplies and other essentials to help them prepare for the start of the college semester.

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 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 University of Chicago Law School recently released its AI strategy statement. We hear from a professor on what it means.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.