Illinois ranks among top educated states: study

A recent study spotlighted Illinois as one of the nation's most educated states in the country.

Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary

Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.

FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.

Fenwick High School names new principal

Fenwick High School will have a new principal for next school year.

Bears name 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award
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The Chicago Public Schools manager of elementary sports Juliana Zavala was recognized by the Bears as their 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker. Zavala helped launch the first girls flag football league in 2021 and helps thousand of children get involved in sports.

NIU receives $2.5M grant for Visual Disabilities program
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There is an unmet need for people to teach blind students in the classroom and out navigating in the world. NIU is one of the few universities that has a program to teach people more about the field, and there are a lot of free opportunities for those interested in it.

Columbia College Faculty Union, administration reach tentative deal after 49-day strike
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A tentative agreement was reached Monday between adjunct faculty who are members of the Columbia College Faculty Union and the college administration after a 49-day strike.

$1.4M in grants to go toward Illinois public school libraries
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Some Illinois libraries are getting some much needed help. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced more than a million dollars in grants is going toward libraries at state public schools.