Education

The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a $175 million pension payment to the city on Thursday, according to reports.

A new study confirms that school cellphone bans can boost test scores. The study - from the National Bureau of Economic Research - found modest improvements in test scores in the second year of the ban, after an increase in suspensions in the first year. Erica Meltzer from Chalkbeat joins to break down the study.

With tuition climbing and budgets tight, Lynne Baker from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission explains what families need to know about the FAFSA, how to get help, and where to find trusted financial aid resources.

First grade CPS student Joselin Nevarez received a warm welcome back to school on Tuesday after recovering from a heart transplant over the summer. Nevarez's family hopes to raise awareness about children's heart conditions.

Everyone Reading Illinois (ERI) will host its Annual Dyslexia Conference on October 29–30, 2025, at NIU Naperville. Shira Raviv Schwartz, Educational Advocate and President Elect of Everyone Reading Illinois, joins with dyslexic Deerfield High School senior Will Lambert to explain the importance of teachers having tools to properly teach dyslexic students.

As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.

Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.

A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.

LetMeFail encourages kids to fail and use failure as their superpower. Founder of the program, Lowey Sichol and Wilmette librarian Alicia Wiechert join ChicagoNOW to share how the program is changing the way kids think.

In a Fox Chicago special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how one Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.

Chicago Public Schools is forming a community panel of students, parents, alumni, and residents to interview finalists and give feedback before a new CEO is named by December.

Students at Northwestern University sued the school over required antisemitism training that they argue is unfair to Palestinians and violates the Civil Rights Act.

Northwestern?s Professor Joel Mokyr, fresh off winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Science, reveals the three essential ingredients for innovation, reflects on his Nobel moment, and shares what?s next in his groundbreaking work.

An organization is looking for donations to help 1,000 kids start the school year on the right foot. Kids Above All joins Good Day Chicago to explain how you can help.