Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the new Department of Early Childhood will streamline and enhance services for children, families and early childhood providers across the state.
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Chicago school board candidates tops off at 47 candidates across 10 districts
On the Monday deadline, Chicago Board of Elections said the 47 candidates filed to run for elected school board in 10 districts across the city.
Appellate Court backs Chicago Public Schools’ decision not to renew Urban Prep charter: ‘It is sad and unfair’
The Illinois appellate court’s decision declares charter schools are not protected by the Illinois school closing moratorium, which ends next year.
College graduates are concerned pro-Palestinian activism could deter future employers
When graduating University of Chicago senior Rayna Acha heard about the lawsuit filed by a Lebanese-American attorney alleging she’d been fired from her job at a national law firm because...
Arab-Muslim lawyer files lawsuit against Chicago-based firm over revoked job offer
Arab-Muslim lawyer files lawsuit against Chicago-based law firm over revoked job offer alleging discrimination based on her pro-Palestinian protests and Muslim identity
Support staff union at Crystal Lake District 47 reaches agreement with administration, nabbing raises for over 100 support staff
Crystal Lake school district reaches agreement with union representing support staff and paraprofessionals to stop hiring temp employees
Bartlett High School pauses yearbook distribution due to alleged antisemitic photo
Bartlett High School halted the distribution of its yearbook due to a featured image of Muslim students holding signs that school officials considered antisemitic,
U. of C. police clear protest encampment early Tuesday, days after president announces intention to intervene
University of Chicago Police cleared a pro-Palestine protest encampment in a brief raid at the South Side university early Tuesday morning, organizers said.
U.S. Dept. of Education launches FAFSA support strategy with deadline for federal aid inching closer
The U.S. Department of Education announced additional steps to support the many students and their families who are in the process of completing the overhauled FAFSA after a shaky relaunch...
As pro-Palestinian protests at some U.S. colleges devolve into violence, Chicago campuses remain peaceful
Demonstrations at Chicago campuses have remained relatively subdued, with little to no police intervention. However, some students and experts say they worry about the possibility of escalation.