Teachers call off strike at Chicago art-focused school as agreement nears
The teachers union at the Chicago High School for the Arts has called off its strike at the last minute after “major breakthroughs" in negotiations late Tuesday night.
Student arrested for bringing airsoft gun to Stevenson High School: officials
A suburban student was arrested after allegedly bringing an airsoft gun to school on Tuesday.
Water safety group calls for mandatory education in Illinois schools after recent Lake Michigan drownings
It was a deadly Labor Day holiday weekend on Lake Michigan, capped early Tuesday morning by a drowning about a mile off of 31st St. Beach.
Avalon Park Elementary unveils new state-of-the-art playground
As the school year ushers in the delights of fall, students at Avalon Park Elementary have an extra reason to be excited about recess.
Avalon Park Elementary unveils new playground
As the school year ushers in the delights of fall, students at Avalon Park Elementary have an extra reason to be excited about recess.
Interest resumes on federal student loan debt
Friday is a day many student loan borrowers have not been looking forward to. Interest is once again accumulating on federal student loans, with payments starting up in October. Sam Kraemer has expert advice on how to avoid falling behind.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Student loan interest rates resume for first time in 3 years
After being paused for the past three years due to the pandemic, student loan interest rates will return starting this Friday.
Pritzker welcomes Matteson students back-to-school
Gov. J.B. Pritzker welcomed suburban students back to school Thursday.
Strategies to combat back-to-school anxiety, bullying
School is back in session and sometimes that can be coupled with nerves and anxiety for students. While that is normal, some kids get nervous due to fear of bullying. Here's how parents can help their children handle bullies.
2 suburban schools receive bomb threats, forcing one to evacuate students
Two suburban schools found themselves dealing with bomb threats on Monday.
First lady Dr. Jill Biden to visit Chicago during back-to-school national tour
Chicago is among the stops on Dr. Jill Biden's back-to-school tour.
2 suburban schools receive bomb threats
It's only the second week of class and already two schools have already received bomb threats.
Evanston launches new flag design competition for students
Evanston is getting a new flag. They just don't know what it's going to look like yet, and that's where you come in. The city is launching a flag design competition for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Requests to ban books at American public schools reaches record high
Request for book bans at public schools has reached a record-high in the United States, according to the latest data.
Books to help ease your children into the back-to-school flow
Lee Scott, chairperson on The Goddard School's Educational Advisory Board, breaks down some books that will help smooth out the transition from summer to school for your children.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Chicago private school teacher charged with child porn after being arrested with minor at Miami Airport
The boy said Emilio Vrdoljak is his English teacher and he was staying with him for two weeks in the United States as part of his studies. The boy allegedly told investigators that Vrdoljak asked him to sleep in the same bed while in Argentina, but that the boy refused.
Chicago Commons offers early education programs
The early years prior to kindergarten are the most formative, but not everyone has access to early education. Chicago Commons works to change that, offering free early education programs.