Illinois bill would require more diverse reading curriculum for K-12 students
State Rep. La Shawn Ford is making an effort to update Illinois school curriculum and require that students in kindergarten through 12th grade to be exposed to literature from diverse backgrounds.
Illinois bill would require more diverse reading curriculum for K-12 students
A new state bill proposed by State Rep. La Shawn Ford would require Illinois teachers to install more diverse literature into their coursework.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
How school closures during Covid impacted kids' development
There are serious concerns about setbacks in student development and physical well-being, along with increases in psychological distress.
Naperville North auto students set speed record in Texas competition
Greg Ditch, Ivy Cain and Alina Aubakirova talk about Naperville North High School's auto competition in Texas and what it means to compete at a national level.
Chicago aviation students receive engine donation from American Airlines
Aviation students are getting a jet-fueled boost for the future courtesy of American Airlines.
Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Vallas ahead of Johnson
A new poll just released is painting a clearer picture of which Chicago mayoral candidate may come out on top next week.
Chicago State University staff could strike as early as next week
The union and university administration have been negotiating for nearly a year.
Negotiations ongoing between Chicago State University, union ahead of planned strike
Chicago State University has returned to the bargaining table with its faculty and staff.
Johnson wants to eliminate 'two-tiered system' among Chicago's public schools
Candidate for mayor Brandon Johnson said on Monday he would work to give every Chicago public school the same resources as the system's most selective schools.
Michigan schools look to ditch "A-F" grading system
Chicago-based author Betsy Hill weighs in on Michigan's plan to ditch the traditional "A-F" grading system for students.
One dead, ten wounded at shooting at party near Western Illinois University in Macomb
Six of the people injured are Western Illinois University students.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
Unions at Chicago State, Eastern Illinois plan to strike
The unions representing Chicago State University and Eastern Illinois University filed an intent to strike this week.
Unions at Chicago State, Eastern Illinois universities plan to strike
The unions representing Chicago State University and Eastern Illinois University filed an intent to strike this week.
New Illinois measure would allow Secretary of State to deny funding to libraries that ban books
Last year, there were 67 attempts to ban books in Illinois.
Illinois bill would block funding to schools that ban books
The Illinois House has approved a measure that would allow the Secretary of State's Office to deny funding to public and school libraries that ban books.
Chicago schools to decide whether to keep police officers on campuses
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have vastly differing opinions on police officers in schools.
Chicago schools to decide whether to keep police officers on campuses
Chicago schools are poised to vote on keeping police on campuses as part of a district-wide plan to reevaluate safety plans.
Will County investing $10M to recruit teachers, nurses amid nationwide shortage
The Will County Heroes Scholarship program will provide students with up to $5,000 in financial assistance every year.