Education

There is an unmet need for people to teach blind students in the classroom and out navigating in the world. NIU is one of the few universities that has a program to teach people more about the field, and there are a lot of free opportunities for those interested in it.

A tentative agreement was reached Monday between adjunct faculty who are members of the Columbia College Faculty Union and the college administration after a 49-day strike.

Some Illinois libraries are getting some much needed help. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced more than a million dollars in grants is going toward libraries at state public schools.

Fox 32's Joanie Lum is at George Washington High School in Chicago's East Side neighborhood to celebrate Orange Friday. Student athletes pass on their legacy to the underclassmen.

The Chicago Board of Education has passed a resolution that kicks off an effort to develop a 5-year plan for Chicago Public Schools in partnership with the community.

Nonprofit SocialWorks was found by Chicago native Chance the Rapper to empower youth through arts, education and community engagement. The program hosts OpenMike each month for high school students to create, share, express and engage with other creative minds.

Columbia College faculty were back on the picket line and speaking out Friday morning.

Faculty at Columbia College have been on strike since last month over curriculum cuts and benefits. Students and teachers rallied outside the college Friday as the semester draws to an end.

Fox 32's Joanie Lum is at Clemente High School with the cheer team and ROTC program for a spirited pep rally this Orange Friday.

Public schools across the country are embracing a growing trend of promoting new ways to support student mental health.