UNCF hosts 'A Mind Is..' Gala celebrating 23 years of education
This weekend the United Negro College Fund will host their annual gala to raise money for Chicago-area students. Last year, nearly $3.4 million was awarded in scholarships. The theme this year is "A Mind Is..."
This weekend the United Negro College Fund will host their annual gala to raise money for Chicago-area students. Last year, nearly $3.4 million was awarded in scholarships. The theme this year is "A Mind Is..."
Highland Park residents demand enhanced school safety measures
Highland Park residents continue to demand enhanced safety measures in Township High School District 113. They are calling for metal detectors and more armed security.
Highland Park residents continue to demand enhanced safety measures in Township High School District 113. They are calling for metal detectors and more armed security.
Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.
Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.
Illinois becomes first state to ban book bans, protecting Library Bill of Rights
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Monday allowing the state to cut off funding for local libraries that do not honor a “Library Bill of Rights.”
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Monday allowing the state to cut off funding for local libraries that do not honor a “Library Bill of Rights.”
Pritzker delivers commencement address for Northwestern University
Northwestern University's Class of 2023 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas Monday morning.
Northwestern University's Class of 2023 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas Monday morning.
14-year-old Pleasanton whiz graduates Santa Clara University, gets job at SpaceX
Fourteen-year-old Kairan Quazi of Pleasanton is set to graduate from Santa Clara University and has already secured a full-time job as a software engineer at SpaceX's Starlink division.
Fourteen-year-old Kairan Quazi of Pleasanton is set to graduate from Santa Clara University and has already secured a full-time job as a software engineer at SpaceX's Starlink division.
Pritzker receives honorary degree from Northwestern during commencement address
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered the commencement address at Northwestern University on Monday. The governor also received an honorary law degree from the university, where he graduated in 1993.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered the commencement address at Northwestern University on Monday. The governor also received an honorary law degree from the university, where he graduated in 1993.
Pre-K teacher receives Highland Park Community Foundation Golden Apple Award
A pre-K teacher received this year's Highland Park Community Foundation Golden Apple Award.
A pre-K teacher received this year's Highland Park Community Foundation Golden Apple Award.
Pritzker to sign bill that would deny funding to libraries that ban books
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a book ban bill into law Monday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a book ban bill into law Monday.
Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.
From Chicago to Tokyo: Former Mayor Emanuel shares lessons he's learned since leaving office
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reacted Thursday to the way Japanese children in that country's biggest cities walk to school by themselves, without any fear of violence.
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reacted Thursday to the way Japanese children in that country's biggest cities walk to school by themselves, without any fear of violence.
'Moms for Liberty' among conservative groups named 'extremist' by civil rights watchdog
A conservative group, which pushes back against school curriculum it believes is harmful to children, is now being classified as an extremist group.
A conservative group, which pushes back against school curriculum it believes is harmful to children, is now being classified as an extremist group.
Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS
Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.
Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.
Mayor Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS
Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.
Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.
South suburban teacher uses TikTok to boost student engagement, receives millions of views
A Chicago area teacher has found a unique way to connect with his students and improve their grades and attendance by using a social media platform.
A Chicago area teacher has found a unique way to connect with his students and improve their grades and attendance by using a social media platform.
Chicago Public Schools student makes history with flag football scholarship
Karla Martinez Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Solorio Academy, is set to make history as she embarks on her college journey.
Karla Martinez Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Solorio Academy, is set to make history as she embarks on her college journey.
Advocacy groups criticize Chicago Public Schools for handling of Hispanic students
Advocacy groups are calling out Chicago Public Schools for their handling of Hispanic students, giving the district a failing grade.
Advocacy groups are calling out Chicago Public Schools for their handling of Hispanic students, giving the district a failing grade.
Advocacy group: CPS failing Hispanic students
Advocacy groups are calling out Chicago Public Schools for their handling of Hispanic students, giving the district a failing grade.
Advocacy groups are calling out Chicago Public Schools for their handling of Hispanic students, giving the district a failing grade.
CPS student makes history with flag football scholarship
A Chicago Public Schools graduate is making history. Karla Martinez Rodriguez graduate from Solorio Academy this past weekend, and will be attending Cottey College on a flag football scholarship this fall.
A Chicago Public Schools graduate is making history. Karla Martinez Rodriguez graduate from Solorio Academy this past weekend, and will be attending Cottey College on a flag football scholarship this fall.