Local group distributes hygiene supplies to nearly 200 Chicago schools | ChicagoNOW
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A local organization is making a big impact across Chicagoland. The Grace Network is collecting and distributing basic hygiene supplies to students in need at nearly 200 schools. Founder and Executive Director Sarah Airola joins us, along with Erie Charter School principal Karem Gomez, to share how the program is helping students feel confident, prepared and ready to learn.

CPS School Board to approve CEO contract of Macquline King
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The CPS school board is expected to approve the contract of Macquline King as the new CEO after coming back from a short recess. 

New CPS leadership: What Dr. Macquline King could mean for Chicago schools
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As Dr. Macquline King is set to lead Chicago Public Schools, a Chalkbeat reporter discusses her leadership style, key challenges, and what families can expect moving forward.

CPS poised to name next superintendent
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CPS could name its next superintendent today, and she’s a Chicago native.

Chicago nonprofit helps educate kids in culinary arts
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For years, a Chicago-based nonprofit has helped underserved high school students through culinary education.

Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know

Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.

Interim CPS CEO to be appointed as permanent
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CPS is about to name its new CEO and you probably know the name. This comes after a chaotic search process that led to candidates dropping out and board members slinging accusations at each other. Paris Schutz reports.

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

The Nora Project promotes disability inclusion in classrooms during awareness month
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Co-founder Lauren Schrero explains how the program helps students understand disability as part of human diversity and encourages more inclusive mindsets from an early age.

Chicago-area schools close amid winter storm: LIST

Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.

Northwestern University announces new AI major | ChicagoLIVE
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It’s official: AI is a degree! Northwestern Professor Samir Khuller reveals the details of the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence