Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers

Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.

CPS roundtable calls for more bilingual teachers, services for migrant students

Chicago Public Schools need more bilingual teachers and better wraparound services for migrant students and their families, participants of a roundtable implored on Wednesday.

Charter school parents, students rally to protect school choice

Parents of students in charter schools are calling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Board of Education to protect school choice.

Charter school parents, students rally to protect school choice
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Parents of students in charter schools are calling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Board of Education to protect school choice.

CPS to resume classes on Wednesday amid cold temps
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Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes on Wednesday after canceling them today because of the frigid temperatures plaguing the city.

Chicago Public Schools cancels classes, all activities on Tuesday amid cold snap

Chicago Public Schools have announced that all their Tuesday classes and after-school activities have been canceled – for the second day in a row – amid the extreme cold plaguing the region.

Chicago area leaders celebrate MLK at annual scholarship breakfast
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PUSH Excel hosted its 34th Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast at the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle attended and thanked county commissioners for their commitment to the community.

Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies

The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.