Education
WBEZ Education covers the issues that matter to students, parents, educators, as well as the general public. Our coverage includes Chicago Public Schools, other city schools, youth culture, suburban schools, state education issues and higher education.
“It was terrifying,” said one woman, who witnessed the arrest of a soon-to-be father outside the Erie Family Health Center in West Town.
The powerful and divisive leader will remain as head of the Chicago Teachers Union after she was chosen Saturday to lead the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
Delegates from across the state will vote this weekend on new leadership for the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Outgoing president Dan Montgomery, who has supported the CTU, is stepping down for a new job.
The Trump administration wants to reduce the number of foreign students on American campuses. Faculty say they are vital to research and teaching.
Schools in Belmont Cragin, Lake View, Little Village, Pullman, Edgewater and the East Side are adding language programs aimed at helping students become bilingual.
Some school board members say they are relieved the mayor is recommending a record TIF surplus; others say they knew the “education mayor” would come through.
Despite online learning being honed and refined during the COVID-19 pandemic, research finds in-person attendance is more important than ever.
Consumer protection advocates say the practice incentivizes the company to enroll as many students as possible, regardless of whether they’ll benefit. University leaders say their standards aren’t compromised.
Sister Jean emanated a certain love and grit that sunk into students on and off the court — and made for great TV.
District officials say laws prevent CPS from directly absorbing privately-run schools. They have to be opened as new schools.
The school district is facing pressure to do more to help schools and families navigate federal immigration activity and concerns about attendance.