In a surprising turn of events, Chicago’s Board of Education president, Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, has resigned just seven days after being sworn in. This comes after major backlash over some of his social media posts, which were deemed offensive, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic. The mayor, Brando
Lately, Chicagoans have been finding some strange mailers on their doorsteps. These aren't your usual flyers; they're ads for the upcoming school board election. With 31 candidates vying for 10 seats, the race is heating up. Both the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and groups supporting charter schools
You might wonder, what's the big deal about digital skills? Well, TM One and the Ministry of Education (MOE) think it's super important. They've joined forces to give students and teachers in vocational colleges and secondary schools a digital makeover. This isn't your average tech class; we're talk
Imagine a bustling downtown Dallas filled with state-of-the-art apartments, trendy shops, and a top-notch school. That's the dream of Mike Hoque, a local developer who's just bought a troubled city-owned property. This plot at 711 S. Saint Paul St. has been a headache for years, with vandalism and s
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is being tested in stages before its full launch. The U. S. Department of Education says it's on track for the upcoming academic year. So far, some students have been using the 2025-26 FAFSA in beta tests that started in October. It will be available
Illinois is shaking up the way it checks how ready high school students are for life after graduation. Unlike the SAT, which is mostly for college entrances, this new system has four levels. Level 1 says there's room for improvement, Level 2 means you're doing okay, Level 3 is the goal, and Level 4
Ever heard of a new way to fund schools? Missouri is voting on it! They want to legalize sports betting and use the taxes for education. Sounds great, right? But hold on, there's a catch. Some of the money sportsbooks use to attract bettors won't be taxed. That's what policymakers are debating right
Think college is the only way to success? Think again. New numbers show that fewer students are signing up for traditional four-year degrees. Why? Costs are sky-high, and student loans are out of control. Plus, the government isn't making it easy. The mess with the Free Application for Federal Stude
In the Panhandle Health District, kids are becoming little health heroes! Each spring, the district's Lead Health Intervention Program visits schools to teach third to fifth graders about lead exposure. This year, students from Harrison Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, and Silver Valley Christian A
Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year con
