Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
Alternatives to traditional 4-year degrees grow in popularity
Jobs that don't require a college degree look more appealing to those who want to avoid student loan debt. Founder and CEO of Transfr Bharani Rajakumar shed light on alternative career pathways.
Jobs that don't require a college degree look more appealing to those who want to avoid student loan debt. Founder and CEO of Transfr Bharani Rajakumar shed light on alternative career pathways.
Illinois public university underfunding: Lawmakers urge swift action
State lawmakers and public university officials say the time to act is now to address underfunding of higher education.
State lawmakers and public university officials say the time to act is now to address underfunding of higher education.
Illinois lawmakers: Immediate action needed to address underfunding of public universities
Senate majority leader Kimberly Lightford said the state's spending 39 percent less on public universities right now compared to 24 years ago.
Senate majority leader Kimberly Lightford said the state's spending 39 percent less on public universities right now compared to 24 years ago.
Illinois lawmakers urge swift action to address public university underfunding
Senate majority leader Kimberly Lightford said the state is spending 39 percent less on public universities right now compared to 24 years ago.
Senate majority leader Kimberly Lightford said the state is spending 39 percent less on public universities right now compared to 24 years ago.
Parents say schools asking too much for back-to-school supplies: Survey
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
Chicago's Board of Education unanimously approves $9.9B budget despite CTU's opposition
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
State-of-the-art quantum computing park to transform South Side of Chicago
It's expected to be a game-changer in the world of physics and will be anchored on the South Side of Chicago.
It's expected to be a game-changer in the world of physics and will be anchored on the South Side of Chicago.
Cutting-edge quantum computing park set to transform Chicago's South Side
It's expected to be a game-changer in the world of physics and will be anchored on the South Side of Chicago.
It's expected to be a game-changer in the world of physics and will be anchored on the South Side of Chicago.
Back-to-School boost: Great Clips introduces slang dictionary and lookbook for parents
Great Clips is supporting parents and students as they gear up for the back-to-school season.
Great Clips is supporting parents and students as they gear up for the back-to-school season.
CTU criticizes CPS budget proposal, seeks state support for Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
ACT removes science section requirement
Big changes are coming to the ACT for high school students nationwide. The science portion of the test will no longer be required.
Big changes are coming to the ACT for high school students nationwide. The science portion of the test will no longer be required.
Mayor Johnson to speak on teacher issues at Texas conference
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.
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.