Inside the Cubs Scholars program's impact on Chicago high school students
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The Cubs Scholars program is celebrating two major milestones: awarding $2 million in scholarships and welcoming its 100th scholar. Program representatives join Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it's making for Chicago students.

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans

A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.

Breaking down the Trump administration cuts to Education Department oversight
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The Trump Administration shifted special education and civil rights oversight enforcement from the Department of Education to two different agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer breaks down the situation.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

Civic Federation criticizes massive CPS debt and spending
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Joe Ferguson, president of Civic Federation, has criticized Chicago Public Schools’ debt and the estimated $800 million needed to eliminate it. 

Federal school vouchers pushback, Chicago's parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
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The CTU and IFT are pushing back against federal school vouchers. Plus, what's the latest with Chicago's parking meter deal? We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."

CTU, IFT push back against federal school vouchers | The Chicago Report
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President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates. 

CPS must tackle $9.3B debt before August budget deadline | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.

Ransomware attack forces Evanston Township High School to close for two days
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Evanston Township High School is canceling classes, summer programs and on-campus activities after a ransomware attack disrupted its computer systems, internet access and other critical operations as officials work with the FBI to investigate.

Evanston Township High School to reopen Wednesday after ransomware attack

Evanston Township High School will be closed Monday and Tuesday after a ransomware attack disrupted district systems, internet services and computer infrastructure.

Viral graduation split ends with diploma in hand for Chicago student

A graduation celebration that sparked nationwide debate has ended with a Chicago high school senior receiving the diploma she says she worked years to earn.

Chicago university removes LGBTQ pride flag over institutional neutrality concerns

The University of Chicago (UC) Laboratory Schools, an institution associated with the university, will no longer be flying an LGBTQ pride flag outside its courtyard after university administrators determined it would violate institutional neutrality.

These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds

A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.