Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames

For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.

Chicago high school named 5th best in US: report

U.S. News & World Report has recognized one Chicago high school as the fifth-best in the nation.

Chicago high school named 5th best in US: report
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U.S. News & World Report has recognized one Chicago high school as the fifth-best in the nation.

Back-to-school preps include safety talks
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Security, severe weather preparedness, and mental health treatment... all top of mind as more kids return to the classrooms.

Mental and physical checklist for students heading back to school
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Duly Health & Care Pediatrician Dr. Penny Mathews dishes out good indicators to look out for regarding your children's mental and emotional wellbeing ahead of the school year.

President Biden trying to salvage student debt relief plan
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President Joe Biden is not done fighting for his student loan debt relief plan after it was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Boys and Girls Club of Elgin offering free back-to-school haircuts for students
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Cathy Russell, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Elgin, talks about how they're offering free haircuts for students heading back to school this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LEARN Charter School Network welcomes students back for first day of school
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Monday marks the first day of classes for one South Side charter school. FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez takes a trip over to LEARN Charter School Network to see how students and staff are feeling about starting the New Year.

Phalanx Family Services hosting 10th annual Back-to-School giveaway
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Laura Bailey and Pauline Sylvain-Lewis from Phalanx Family Services preview their 10th annual Back-to-School event, featuring school supply giveaways and much more.