Michigan schools look to ditch "A-F" grading system
Chicago-based author Betsy Hill weighs in on Michigan's plan to ditch the traditional "A-F" grading system for students.
Chicago-based author Betsy Hill weighs in on Michigan's plan to ditch the traditional "A-F" grading system for students.
One dead, ten wounded at shooting at party near Western Illinois University in Macomb
Six of the people injured are Western Illinois University students.
Six of the people injured are Western Illinois University students.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
Unions at Chicago State, Eastern Illinois plan to strike
The unions representing Chicago State University and Eastern Illinois University filed an intent to strike this week.
The unions representing Chicago State University and Eastern Illinois University filed an intent to strike this week.
Unions at Chicago State, Eastern Illinois universities plan to strike
The unions representing Chicago State University and Eastern Illinois University filed an intent to strike this week.
The unions representing Chicago State University and Eastern Illinois University filed an intent to strike this week.
New Illinois measure would allow Secretary of State to deny funding to libraries that ban books
Last year, there were 67 attempts to ban books in Illinois.
Last year, there were 67 attempts to ban books in Illinois.
Illinois bill would block funding to schools that ban books
The Illinois House has approved a measure that would allow the Secretary of State's Office to deny funding to public and school libraries that ban books.
The Illinois House has approved a measure that would allow the Secretary of State's Office to deny funding to public and school libraries that ban books.
Chicago schools to decide whether to keep police officers on campuses
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have vastly differing opinions on police officers in schools.
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have vastly differing opinions on police officers in schools.
Chicago schools to decide whether to keep police officers on campuses
Chicago schools are poised to vote on keeping police on campuses as part of a district-wide plan to reevaluate safety plans.
Chicago schools are poised to vote on keeping police on campuses as part of a district-wide plan to reevaluate safety plans.
Will County investing $10M to recruit teachers, nurses amid nationwide shortage
The Will County Heroes Scholarship program will provide students with up to $5,000 in financial assistance every year.
The Will County Heroes Scholarship program will provide students with up to $5,000 in financial assistance every year.
Will County investing $10M to recruit teachers, nurses amid nationwide shortage
The Will County Heroes Scholarship program will provide students with up to $5,000 in financial assistance every year.
The Will County Heroes Scholarship program will provide students with up to $5,000 in financial assistance every year.
Oak Forest students learn the science behind flight with Adopt-A-Pilot program
Middle school students learned the best way to fly Tuesday — thanks to Southwest Airlines.
Middle school students learned the best way to fly Tuesday — thanks to Southwest Airlines.
Oak Forest students learn the science behind flight with Adopt-A-Pilot program
Middle school students learned the best way to fly Tuesday ? thanks to Southwest Airlines.
Middle school students learned the best way to fly Tuesday ? thanks to Southwest Airlines.
Video: Teacher goes off on students
A school district is doing damage control after a teacher was caught on camera yelling at students.
A school district is doing damage control after a teacher was caught on camera yelling at students.
Chicago FAME Center gives children the gift of music, art and theater lessons
Since its inception in 2018, the FAME Center has gifted 1,500 Chicago students with art instruction.
Since its inception in 2018, the FAME Center has gifted 1,500 Chicago students with art instruction.
Northwestern professor pens book on history of affirmative action in higher education
The US Supreme Court is expected to rule on the fate of affirmative action in college admissions this June. Illinois colleges are looking for ways to maintain equity and diversity without it. Northwestern University's Anthony Chen is writing a book on the history of affirmative action.
The US Supreme Court is expected to rule on the fate of affirmative action in college admissions this June. Illinois colleges are looking for ways to maintain equity and diversity without it. Northwestern University's Anthony Chen is writing a book on the history of affirmative action.
Pritzker continues efforts to promote community college funding at Joliet Junior College
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues his efforts to gain support for the biggest community college funding increase in over 20 years.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues his efforts to gain support for the biggest community college funding increase in over 20 years.
Parents file lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools claiming abuse
The parents of special needs children at Whistler Elementary School located on Chicago's Far South Side say one of the teachers physically and mentally abused their children and the administration knew.
The parents of special needs children at Whistler Elementary School located on Chicago's Far South Side say one of the teachers physically and mentally abused their children and the administration knew.
Crowds pack Elmwood Park High School to criticize district's response to student bringing gun to school
Attendees demanded transparency, and they asked for school resource officers to be placed back inside the building.
Attendees demanded transparency, and they asked for school resource officers to be placed back inside the building.
'We look fancy': Chicago teacher helps students dress for success with 'Tie Tuesday'
A South Side grade school teacher is helping his students dress for success, and it all started with something he learned when he was little: how to tie a tie.
A South Side grade school teacher is helping his students dress for success, and it all started with something he learned when he was little: how to tie a tie.