Chicago teacher leads students to 318 college acceptances
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting a Chicago educator who guided every student in her class to college acceptance.
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting a Chicago educator who guided every student in her class to college acceptance.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Person of interest in custody after officer’s gun stolen at suburban Chicago school, officials say
A school resource officer's gun was stolen Monday in Chicago's northwest suburbs, which led to classes being canceled on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
A school resource officer's gun was stolen Monday in Chicago's northwest suburbs, which led to classes being canceled on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
Evanston Township High School names Lauren Lapkus as 2026 commencement speaker
Evanston Township High School alum and actress Lauren Lapkus is coming home to speak at graduation this month.
Evanston Township High School alum and actress Lauren Lapkus is coming home to speak at graduation this month.
Chicago Fire FC encourages kids to build lifelong healthy habits
The Chicago Fire Football Club has a program to help children build lifelong healthy habits with exercise and nutrition.
The Chicago Fire Football Club has a program to help children build lifelong healthy habits with exercise and nutrition.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Chicago’s Leo High School celebrates over $5M in scholarships for Class of 2026
Leo High School seniors secured over $5 million in scholarships and multiple full-ride college offers, reflecting a strong culture of achievement, support, and near-universal college placement.
Leo High School seniors secured over $5 million in scholarships and multiple full-ride college offers, reflecting a strong culture of achievement, support, and near-universal college placement.
Krishnamoorthi secures $765K to expand quantum science education at Harper College | ChicagoLIVE
Federal funding will modernize lab infrastructure and expand hands-on quantum science programs, helping build a pipeline from local classrooms to high-demand, high-paying tech careers.
Federal funding will modernize lab infrastructure and expand hands-on quantum science programs, helping build a pipeline from local classrooms to high-demand, high-paying tech careers.
How to help provide nutritious meals for Chicago kids this summer
When school ends, so do meals for many kids. FOX 32 Cares and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are stepping in to help fill the gap. Here's how you can help.
When school ends, so do meals for many kids. FOX 32 Cares and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are stepping in to help fill the gap. Here's how you can help.
CPS to keep classrooms open on May Day amid compromise with teachers union | ChicagoNOW
Chicago Public Schools will remain open on May 1 after a compromise with the Chicago Teachers Union on student participation in May Day events.
Chicago Public Schools will remain open on May 1 after a compromise with the Chicago Teachers Union on student participation in May Day events.
Illinois cell phone ban bill advances as debate grows over classroom impact
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
Why fewer students are enrolling – and what it could mean for the future of schools | ChicagoLIVE
New data shows declining enrollment across K-12 schools and colleges, raising concerns about funding, staffing and the long-term stability of local communities.
New data shows declining enrollment across K-12 schools and colleges, raising concerns about funding, staffing and the long-term stability of local communities.
How YouTube is using AI to become your next tutor | ChicagoNOW
YouTube is expanding its role in education with new AI-empowered tools designed to personalize learning.
YouTube is expanding its role in education with new AI-empowered tools designed to personalize learning.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
AI tutors and avatars enter the classroom at Generations College | ChicagoLIVE
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.