Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Park Ridge students recognizing teachers with new tradition 'Maine South Finest Project'
Students at Maine South High School spread love and appreciation this Valentine's Day, hoping to start a year round trend.
Park Ridge students recognize teachers with 'Maine South Finest Project'
How do you show appreciation to a favorite teacher? At Maine South in Park Ridge, a group of students has come up with a fun and surprising way to say thanks.
Chicago students receive new bikes for 'National Random Acts of Kindness Week'
It was an exciting time at Marsh Elementary on Chicago's Southeast Side.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Estimated 230K students in 21 states missing from school post-pandemic, analysis finds
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
Project ADAM provides CPR training, AEDs to treat cardiac arrest in schools
In 1999, Adam Lemel, a Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin teen collapsed during a basketball game at an opposing school. An automated external defibrillator (AED) could have saved his life, but there wasn’t one on-site. Although help arrived within minutes, it was too late. After, his parents teamed up with a doctor to create Project ADAM.
Ladies of Virtue spreading 'LOV' to young women in Chicago
Ladies of Virtue is a mentoring and leadership program for young Black women in Chicago. The organization has served 2,000 girls over the last 11 years by providing them with a community of support, love and positive role models. In honor of Black History Month and Valentine's Day, the group is celebrating LOV Day where they will deliver 400 care packages to girls across the city.
'Do nothing' college course earns rave reviews from students and experts
In this ultra-popular class, there's no homework, no reading, no final exam and no phones.
Cook County school to pilot AP African American studies course
The College Board's revised AP African American studies course is expanding its pilot program.
Cook County school to pilot AP African American studies course
The College Board's revised AP African American studies course is expanding its pilot program.
Indiana bill would fund handgun training for teachers
A bill is headed to the Indiana House floor that would pay for handgun training for teachers.
Mayoral candidates to discuss crime, education, Chicago's future at FOX 32's forum
Fox 32 will host its Mayoral Forum beginning at 6 p.m. today. Political analyst Pat Brady projects which candidates might make it to a runoff.
Northwestern's law school gets $5M gift to expand immigration services
An immigration law clinic at Northwestern University has received a $5 million gift to expand its services.
'I need time to just play': 6-year-old Georgia boy makes case for 3 days off school
A 6-year-old Georgia boy has made his case to the U.S. government that there should be three days off school per week. Watch the adorable video here.
This 9-year-old could change the world
Meet 9-year-old David Balogun of Pennsylvania.
Students from Waubonsie High and East Aurora named first Mr. and Miss Black Aurora
The winners are Waubonsie Valley High School senior and poet Peter Eta and East Aurora High School junior and saxophonist Charitee Cocroft.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Illinois impacted by teacher shortage
A severe teacher shortage is hitting Illinois.
Illinois impacted by teacher shortage
A severe teacher shortage is hitting Illinois.