Veteran Tennessee educator named National Teacher of the Year

Missy Testerman, a 31-year educator who started her school's English as a second language program in rural Tennessee, is this year's National Teacher of the Year.

Latino College Expo: Over 40 colleges gather to inspire Latino student attendance
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The National College Resource Fund is hosting a special event Thursday to encourage Latino students to attend college. The Latino College Expo is being held at Northeastern Illinois University and features over 40 colleges.

Does your child need a mental health day?
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Mental health has become a big issue for school-age children. A new poll from the University of Michigan's C. S. Mott Children's Hospital finds that 1 in 5 parents considers if their child needs to take a mental health day.

Big city mayor to hold parents accountable for their kids' truancy
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School districts across the country report a growing number of students simply aren't showing up, and that chronic truancy is being linked to upticks in crime. Now, the mayor of Washington D.C. is about to unveil a plan to hold parents accountable when their kids are chronically truant.

Black CPS students more likely to get dress coded, study finds
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Students at Chicago Public Schools who are Black or low-income are more likely to face dress code backlash, according to information on the Chicago Data Portal. Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Adam Babetski came across the trend while researching at Northwestern.

Oak Point University announces April closure
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Lewis University has announced an agreement to support students at Oak Point University after the school said it would shut down in April.

Oak Point University shutting down in April: 'This was completely new news to us'

A private university in Chicago has announced it will shut down at the end of this semester, leaving students and teachers stunned as they prepare for final exams.

Oak Point University shutting down in April
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Lewis University has announced an agreement to support students at Oak Point University, which announced April closing plans. Kasey Chronis has the story.

FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants

The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants. 

Fenton High School scandal: Bomb threats, sexual assault allegations roil community

Calls for accountability have intensified in suburban Bensenville following sexual assault allegations against a former high school teacher. Now, pressure is mounting for a top administrator to step down.

Bomb threats, sexual assault allegations roil Fenton High School community
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The Bensenville Board of Trustees will convene on Tuesday, with the future of Fenton High School expected to dominate discussions as parents intensify calls for action in response to sexual assault allegations against a former educator.