Music Workshop founder on why it's important to foster a love of music in children
Music Workshop founder and executive director Amy Richter talks about their new course for teachers called "Wellbeing in the Music Classroom."
University of Chicago faculty voice support for pro-Palestinian student demonstrations
It has been one week since students have been sleeping in tents on the quad at the University of Chicago. While tensions rose over the weekend, things have remained peaceful Monday.
Columbia University cancels commencement amid campus protests
Columbia University's commencement ceremony was set to take place where protesters had set up encampments in solidary with Gaza just last week. New York police arrested more than 100 people when the university asked students to take down their tents. The ceremony was canceled as tensions continue to grow on campuses across the country.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 brings freebies and deals for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
Person at Ohio State graduation ceremony falls to death from stands
A person died after falling from the stadium stands during Ohio State University's graduation ceremony on Sunday.
Gary student becomes youngest known college graduate in Indiana
After starting college courses at the same time most students would start middle school, a 15-year-old from Gary, Indiana is graduating from college.
15-year-old graduates from Indiana University Northwest
Khaya Njumbe started college courses when he was 11 years old. Now, in just a few days he will graduate with a bachelors degree from Indiana University Northwest at age 15. Khaya is working to attend graduate school next.
3 Illinois, Indiana schools make 'New Ivy League' colleges list
Three Illinois and Indiana schools have made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week this year?
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Protest encampments cleared in NYC
Officers responded to calls at NYU Friday morning.
More college-aged students opting for 'gap' year
College enrollment is down more than six percent compared to 2020 and more young adults are now opting for a gap year.
Why more college students are opting for a gap year
Finance professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego breaks down why more prospective college students are considering a gap year.
Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says
The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.
St. Louis district will pay families to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage
The St. Louis school district is offering financial incentives to families who drive their children to school due to a bus driver shortage and recent disruptions stemming from contractor disputes and a racially charged incident.
CPS students walk out in protest of war in Gaza
High school students at several Chicago Public Schools planned walk-outs and sit-ins to protest the war in Gaza. Students at Hancock College Prep held a peaceful sit in Wednesday morning, while students at Jones College Prep planned a walkout for the afternoon.
Encampments on college campuses across US continue
DePaul University students took over the quad at the school's Lincoln Park campus for the second day of their encampment in solidarity with Gaza. College students across the country are calling on their school's to divest from Israel. Some demonstrations have been more peaceful than others.
DePaul students continue encampment in solidarity with Gaza on Lincoln Park campus
DePaul University students announced their plans for the second day of encampment in solidarity with Gaza on Tuesday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters plan to spend night on DePaul's campus
The chanting continued into Tuesday night at DePaul as protesters demanded change from school officials.
All Southland College Prep graduating seniors accepted to college, garnering $50M in scholarships
Southland College Prep continues its streak of remarkable success as all 133 graduating seniors of the class of 2024 have received college acceptance letters.
All Southland College Prep graduating seniors accepted to college
Southland College Prep continues its streak of remarkable success as all 133 graduating seniors of the class of 2024 have received college acceptance letters.