The University of Chicago Consortium on School Research released a study Wednesday morning, detailing the outcomes of English language learners through, and following, high school.
Category: Education
Donald Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean
Like many conservative politicians before him, Donald Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department altogether — a cumbersome task that likely would require action from Congress.
Marmion Academy in Aurora, an all-boys school for more than 90 years, announces intention to become co-ed
Marmion Academy, a college-prep high school for boys in Aurora, has announced it intends to begin accepting female students as early as the 2026-27 school year.
Hundreds turn out to back Naperville D203 support staff, who have been without a contract since June
Hundreds of people participated in a rally Monday in solidarity with the Naperville School District 203 support staff union, which has been working without a contract since the summer.
Jacob and Arleen Garza announce the release of A Leap of Faith: A Multifamily Real Estate Investment Fable, a heartwarming guide to building wealth through real estate
San Antonio, TX – November 9, 2024 – Authors Jacob Garza and Arleen Garza, founders of Repp Equity, are excited to announce the release of their new book, A Leap of Faith: A Multifamily Real Estate Investment Fable, now available on Kindle. This engaging and informative story weaves together romance, personal growth, and financial education, offering readers a captivating introduction to the world of real estate investing and the benefits of passive income through multifamily properties.
After-school programs on the chopping block due to delayed funding disbursement
Several Chicago after-school programs are on the chopping block due to delayed federal grant funds.
TJMS Science Olympiad team enters new era with retirement of coaches Rich Bender, Carol Haller
Rich Bender is trying to rewire his brain. The former Thomas Jefferson Science Olympiad co-coach, along with Carol Haller, has his late fall and early afternoon winters free for the first time since he graduated from college.
South Suburban College faculty authorize strike amid contract impasse
Faculty at South Suburban College are prepared to strike if the school does not raise wages, union officials said at Thursday’s board of education meeting. More than 50 faculty and supporters wearing red in show of solidarity overflowed the board meeting room in the community college’s Oak Forest building. They contend South Suburban College salaries […]
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor stepping down but university hopes to keep him in the system
The chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign plans to step down at the end of the current academic year.
CPS calls special board meeting over Acero charter school closures
The Chicago school board will convene for a special meeting to address the controversial closures of Acero charter schools, while district chief Pedro Martinez’ fate is still unclear.