Northwestern University under investigation by U.S. Department of Education for alleged Title VI violation
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into a complaint that Northwestern University violated Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act.
Chicago-area school closings: Ice storm prompts e-learning on Jan. 23, 2024
An ice storm sweeping through the Chicago area from Monday night into Tuesday is forcing in-person classes to switch to e-learning.
Goddard School of Chicago launches 11th annual book drive with ambitious goals
A new effort announced to help support Chicago area students. This is The Goddard School's 11th year of their annual book drive, and they've set a big goal for their 2024 initiative.
More than 200 teachers must pay back bonuses they accidentally received from school
Charlotte teachers mistakenly received bonus payments after a payroll error by the school district.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
University of Illinois system freezes in-state tuition at all campuses for 2024-25
For those attending any of the three University of Illinois institutions and paying in-state tuition, rates will stay the same for the seventh year in a row.
University of Illinois system freezes in-state tuition at all 3 of its campuses for 2024-25 school year
Tuition and fees for all three University of Illinois campuses will remain frozen for in-state undergraduate students in the upcoming school year.
CPS roundtable calls for more bilingual teachers, services for migrant students
Chicago Public Schools need more bilingual teachers and better wraparound services for migrant students and their families, participants of a roundtable implored on Wednesday.
Chicago school adapts with Spanish learning model to support migrant families
A number of the migrants arriving in Illinois are families with young children.
Charter school parents, students rally to protect school choice
Parents of students in charter schools are calling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Board of Education to protect school choice.
Charter school parents, students rally to protect school choice
Parents of students in charter schools are calling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Board of Education to protect school choice.
Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force provides update on statewide goals
The members of the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force are sharing an update on their goals.
Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force provides update
The members of the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force are sharing an update on their goals.
CPS to resume classes on Wednesday amid cold temps
Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes on Wednesday after canceling them today because of the frigid temperatures plaguing the city.
Chicago Public Schools to resume classes Wednesday as extreme cold begins to moderate
Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes on Wednesday after canceling them today because of the frigid temperatures plaguing the city.
Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
St. Bede Catholic School raises funds to avoid closure just days before deadline
Days before the deadline, an Illinois school successfully raised over $400,000 to avert closure on Jan. 26.
Illinois school overcomes funding crisis
An Illinois school raised enough funds to avoid closure.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes, all activities on Tuesday amid cold snap
Chicago Public Schools have announced that all their Tuesday classes and after-school activities have been canceled – for the second day in a row – amid the extreme cold plaguing the region.
Chicago's Rainbow PUSH Coalition celebrates MLK Day with annual scholarship breakfast
Cold weather didn't keep anyone away from PUSH Excel's 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Monday morning.