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From left: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Dawes Elementary Principal Teresa Quinn, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Interim Superintendent Eric Witherspoon and State Superintendent Tony Sanders attend the 2026 Blue Ribbon School recognition ceremony at John Mills Elementary School in Elmwood Park. Dawes Elementary was one of 24 schools in the state to receive the Blue Ribbon School distinction for high academic performance or progress in closing school achievement gaps. (Evanston/Skokie School District 65)

Glenview, Evanston, Wilmette schools win prestigious Governor’s Blue Ribbon award

By Claire Murphy

October 31, 2026 at 7:47 a.m.

The Blue Ribbon School award was reinstated at the state level by Gov. JB Pritzker...

Chicago Board of Education presidential candidates Jessica Biggs, from left, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson. (Arthur Maiorella and Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Tangle with Springfield forms crux of school board president debate on CPS finances

By Shun Graves

October 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Chicago school board president candidates disagree on solutions for the district’s precarious finances.

The Indian Prairie School District 204 office is at the Crouse Education Center at 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Indian Prairie D204 sees lower absenteeism rates, continued high proficiency rates on 2026 Illinois Report Card

By Molly Morrow

October 31, 2026 at 10:16 a.m.

School District 204 continued to post high proficiency rates in ELA, math and science, and...

Students are welcomed on a red carpet by teachers, staff and parents on the first day of school, Aug. 24, 2026, at Leland Elementary in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Public Schools families head back to class: ‘Finally, today is the first day’

By Kate Armanini

August 24, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

More than 300,000 students headed back to class across the city as Chicago Public Schools...

A view of New Trier High School. (Eric P. Davis/for Pioneer Press)

On North Shore, Stevenson tops U.S. News & World public high school rankings, New Trier lands fourth

By Pioneer Press

August 24, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Among North Shore public high schools, Stevenson tops U.S. News & World rankings, New Trier...

Photos: Students return to classes in Chicago

By Brian Cassella

August 24, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Thousands of children return to classes on the first day of school for Chicago Public...

Giles Sims, who is getting a 90-hour bachelor of applied science in communication from Ensign College poses for a portrait on campus in Salt Lake City, Utah Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Marielle Scott)

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold.

By Heather Hollingsworth

August 24, 2026 at 8:29 a.m.

As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one...

The audience at the Aug. 19, 2026 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony event of the opening of the new addition of Union Ridge School in Harwood Heights. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

School begins at renovated Union Ridge School: ‘It’s just wonderful to see people investing in the school’

By Karie Angell Luc

August 24, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

School began at Union Ridge School (4600 N. Oak Park Avenue) in Harwood Heights on...

Edward Gardner, left, laughs with fellow teacher Lynda McGee as he prepares for the first day of classes at Burnham Math & Science Academy in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2026. Gardner was promoted from a special education assistant to having his own classroom. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Hello students. Meet Edward Gardner, the new special ed teacher at Burnham elementary.

By Darcel Rockett

August 24, 2026 at 1:39 p.m.

After years as a special education classroom assistant, or SECA, Edward Gardner was promoted to...

Students and parents line up to receive school supplies in preparation for the first day of classes at Burnham Math and Science Academy in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CPS budget uncertainty looms as students head back to school

By Kate Armanini

August 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Questions remain about Chicago Public School's financial woes and teacher layoffs just days before school...

Freshman Matthew Erickson jumps with excitement after bringing paraprofessional Melissa Reynolds a game on the first day of school at Huntley High School on Aug. 19, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Born with a rare and aggressive brain tumor, Huntley teen starts high school — a once-unfathomable milestone

By Angie Leventis Lourgos

August 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Dubbed the "miracle child," cancer survivor Matthew Erickson endured 16 brain surgeries and multiple rounds...

School City of Hobart Superintendent Peggy Buffington, center, talks with Toni Thomas, left, and Doris Ban, after a presentation on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Maria Reiner Senior Center. (Carole Carlson/for Post-Tribune)

Hobart school employees to be paid for storm-lost days

By Carole Carlson

August 21, 2026 at 8:18 p.m.

More than 500 School City of Hobart support staff workers, including school nurses, secretaries, cafeteria...

Ivy Tech wins OK for Workforce Pell Grant program

By Carole Carlson

August 21, 2026 at 5:38 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College is the second school in the nation to win approval from...