$1M contract brings X-Ray machines to 100 Chicago schools
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$1M contract brings X-Ray machines to 100 Chicago schools

The board of education approved a $1 million contract to buy updated X-ray machines. They will be used in 100 schools across the city to detect firearms, knives and ammunition.

The board of education approved a $1 million contract to buy updated X-ray machines. They will be used in 100 schools across the city to detect firearms, knives and ammunition.

How to bust 'back-to-school blues'
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How to bust 'back-to-school blues'

Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, shares some tips on how to get kids excited to go back to school this fall.

Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, shares some tips on how to get kids excited to go back to school this fall.

Chicago teacher awarded for her take on media literacy in the classroom
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Chicago teacher awarded for her take on media literacy in the classroom

A growing number of schools are teaching media literacy to help student differentiate between bias and non-bias sources. Alba Mendiola, teacher at Cristo Rey Jesuit High, was awarded for her dedication to helping her students find the truth.

A growing number of schools are teaching media literacy to help student differentiate between bias and non-bias sources. Alba Mendiola, teacher at Cristo Rey Jesuit High, was awarded for her dedication to helping her students find the truth.

Ace back to school shopping with these money-saving browser tools

Ace back to school shopping with these money-saving browser tools

Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is just around the corner. In a special FOX 32 money saver report, we take a look at the A-B-C's of back to school shopping.

Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is just around the corner. In a special FOX 32 money saver report, we take a look at the A-B-C's of back to school shopping.

School of the Art Institute will still work for ‘an inclusive campus’ after affirmative action ruling

School of the Art Institute will still work for ‘an inclusive campus’ after affirmative action ruling

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago will continue to push for diversity among its students in the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action policies.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago will continue to push for diversity among its students in the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action policies.

Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate

Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate

The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.

The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.

Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers

Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers

The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.

The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.

New Illinois law requires adults in schools to report sexual abuse
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New Illinois law requires adults in schools to report sexual abuse

Sexual abuse goes heavily unreported due to the sensitive nature of the topic. Faith's Law now requires adults that work in schools to report any evidence of sexual misconduct. Educators undergo training to know what to look for such as grooming tactics. Data shows that 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by an educator or staff member.

Sexual abuse goes heavily unreported due to the sensitive nature of the topic. Faith's Law now requires adults that work in schools to report any evidence of sexual misconduct. Educators undergo training to know what to look for such as grooming tactics. Data shows that 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by an educator or staff member.

Student loan repayments set to resume soon
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Student loan repayments set to resume soon

Student loan repayment will begin again after a three year hiatus. Many we hopeful that some of their debt would be canceled, but the Biden administration's plan was struck down. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some tips for when payment resumes at the end of this summer.

Student loan repayment will begin again after a three year hiatus. Many we hopeful that some of their debt would be canceled, but the Biden administration's plan was struck down. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some tips for when payment resumes at the end of this summer.