Johnson speaks to CPS students at Lunch with a Leader
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Mayor Johnson sat down with Chicago Public Schools students at an event known as Lunch with a Leader on Tuesday. The students met influential leaders from several industries including the mayor and NBA players.

Book giveaway promotes STEM learning for kids of color
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In honor of Black History Month, author Neil Thompson is doing a book giveaway with STEM-related children's books written by Black authors.

FAFSA delays leave college students in limbo
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College students are facing some major financial issues as FAFSA struggles to keep up with applications.

Chicago schools celebrate recovery in student reading levels
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Chicago public school officials are celebrating the findings of some new research that takes a look at student reading levels.

Black Men's Mental Health & Wellness Symposium happening at UChicago
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The African American Alumni Committee at the University of Chicago is hosting its 2024 symposium Saturday focusing on improving access to mental health care and deconstructing stigmas.

South Side middle school rallies together for No One Eats Alone Day

Gary Comer Middle School celebrates National No One Eats Alone Day by making the meal and the individual feel special. 

Columbia College president stepping down
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The president of Columbia College is stepping down. Dr. Kwang-Wu Kim held the position for more than a decade.

Educators, parents weigh merits of introducing therapy in schools
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More schools are trying to respond to the youth mental health crisis by introducing therapy to students but not everyone is on board.

Orland Park students get free scooters for Random Acts of Kindness Week
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In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, student-athletes part of Buddy's HELPERS raised money to surprise the kids at Fernway Park Elementary with free scooters.

Chicago's Catholic schools struggle after state scholarship program ends

When the state ended the program that funded scholarships for low-income children to attend private and religious schools, it hit Chicago’s Catholic community hard.

Chicago's Catholic schools struggle after 'Illinois Invest in Kids Act' ends
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When the state ended the program that funded scholarships for low-income children to attend private and religious schools, it hit Chicago’s Catholic community hard.

Beloved Hinsdale South High School teacher dies suddenly
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Hinsdale South High School teacher Ryan Mott died after suffering a medical emergency on campus Monday morning.