'My Block, My Hood, My City' hosts first 'Hoodie Ball'
A non-profit organization that mentors underprivileged youth through educational programs and field trips is hosting an event this evening to raise funds. The dress code is a hoodie. Guests should wear a sweatshirt that represents themselves.
A non-profit organization that mentors underprivileged youth through educational programs and field trips is hosting an event this evening to raise funds. The dress code is a hoodie. Guests should wear a sweatshirt that represents themselves.
Cook County teacher charged with hitting children during class
A Des Plaines elementary school teacher has been accused by four children ages 7 and 8 of hitting them and pulling their ears in class. She faces four misdemeanor charges of battery.
A Des Plaines elementary school teacher has been accused by four children ages 7 and 8 of hitting them and pulling their ears in class. She faces four misdemeanor charges of battery.
3 Arlington Heights school districts fight legislation that would give Chicago Bears tax break
Three Arlington Heights school districts plan to fight legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a tax break there.
Three Arlington Heights school districts plan to fight legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a tax break there.
Cook County elementary school teacher charged with hitting children during class
A Cook County teacher at North Elementary School has been accused of hitting children and "pulling their ears" during class.
A Cook County teacher at North Elementary School has been accused of hitting children and "pulling their ears" during class.
Elgin schools closed Thursday due to power outage
Ten schools in Elgin will be closed today due to a power outage caused by icy weather conditions.
Ten schools in Elgin will be closed today due to a power outage caused by icy weather conditions.
Chicago Public Schools releases academic calendar for 2023-24 school year
Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday released its academic calendar for next school year. Here are some important days to know about:
Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday released its academic calendar for next school year. Here are some important days to know about:
Chicago Teachers Union calls for more resources to help migrant children
The Chicago Teachers Union says charter schools need to provide more staffing and resources for migrant children.
The Chicago Teachers Union says charter schools need to provide more staffing and resources for migrant children.
Chicago Teachers Union demands resources for migrant students
Close to 3,700 migrants have been bused to Chicago. About 425 school-age children were among them. Teachers are calling on charter schools to provide more staffing and resources for those kids.
Close to 3,700 migrants have been bused to Chicago. About 425 school-age children were among them. Teachers are calling on charter schools to provide more staffing and resources for those kids.
CPS invests $76M in district-wide security update to keep students, staff safe
All Chicago Public Schools will get a technology update for their security with a multi-million dollar investment in safety for kids and teachers.
All Chicago Public Schools will get a technology update for their security with a multi-million dollar investment in safety for kids and teachers.
Chicago Public Schools invests $76M in district-wide security update
More than 300 Chicago public schools will have upgraded or additional security cameras with a massive investment announced today.
More than 300 Chicago public schools will have upgraded or additional security cameras with a massive investment announced today.
Gary schools strive to improve literacy with book vending machines
Instead of snacks, there are books inside the vending machines at a Gary Community Schools.
Instead of snacks, there are books inside the vending machines at a Gary Community Schools.
Schools in Gary get creative with book vending machines
Educators at schools in Gary, Indiana say the book vending machines spark interest in reading and improve literacy.
Educators at schools in Gary, Indiana say the book vending machines spark interest in reading and improve literacy.
Back of the Yards students receive $10K grant, will attend Youth Business Summit after creating company
The Richards Career Academy entrepreneurship team is one of only four student groups in the country to receive the grant.
The Richards Career Academy entrepreneurship team is one of only four student groups in the country to receive the grant.
Chicago students receive $10K grant, will attend Youth Business Summit after creating company
The Richards Career Academy entrepreneurship team is one of only four student groups in the country to receive the grant.
The Richards Career Academy entrepreneurship team is one of only four student groups in the country to receive the grant.
Chicago lawmaker sounds alarm as 55 schools report no proficiency in math or reading: 'Very serious'
An alarming report has revealed that dozens of Chicago schools claim no students are proficient in either math or reading despite the state and federal government funneling billions of dollars into education in the Windy City.
An alarming report has revealed that dozens of Chicago schools claim no students are proficient in either math or reading despite the state and federal government funneling billions of dollars into education in the Windy City.
Chicago group pushing to change location of proposed South Loop high school
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to make a final decision on the school in June.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to make a final decision on the school in June.
Indiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill pivots to kids’ gender identity
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.
Group pushing to change location of proposed South Loop high school
A group is pushing an alternative site for a new South Loop high school.
A group is pushing an alternative site for a new South Loop high school.
Indiana ?Don?t Say Gay? bill pivots to kids? gender identity
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.
Former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who was briefly president-elect of Northwestern, dies of cancer
Rebecca Blank was the chancellor of UW-Madison from 2013 to 2022. In October 2021, she was hired to be the president of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. It was a job she was never able to fully take on – in July 2022, she announced she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer
Rebecca Blank was the chancellor of UW-Madison from 2013 to 2022. In October 2021, she was hired to be the president of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. It was a job she was never able to fully take on – in July 2022, she announced she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer