The growing public school districts of Crown Point and Lake Central stand to lose the most money in Lake and Porter counties from Republican Gov. Mike Braun’s property tax reform plan now before the state Senate.
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Former student donates Black History Month display to Harvey’s Maya Angelou School
Tanisha Driver-Bender, 37, returned to Maya Angelou Elementary in Harvey to donate a Black History Month.
Illinois SEIU passes resolution declaring itself ‘under attack’ by CTU
The union has condemned a contract proposal by the teachers union that SEIU said would take jobs from their union and give them to CTU.
Chicago schools chief Pedro Martinez asserts no need for teachers strike following release of fact-finder’s report
The teachers union’s rejection of the report opens the door for a strike as soon as March following the 30-day cooling-off period, if the two sides don’t agree.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report, says they’ll go back to the negotiating table
After rejecting the recommendations of a third-party arbitrator, the Chicago Teachers Union said it would continue negotiating a new contract with Chicago Public Schools.
‘You can do this’: Valparaiso University opens games center for career development and fun
Amid a mood of near-disbelief that it had come to being after four years of planning, the Valparaiso University community joyfully celebrated the opening of the Center for Games and Interactive Entertainment Tuesday afternoon.
North suburban schools prepare for potential immigration raids
North suburban school districts say they will not allow ICE agents to enter without a judicial warrant.
Lawmakers eye restoring A-F grades with expanded criteria
Indiana’s dormant A-F school grading assessment program is on track for an overhaul with a new methodology to rate school performance.
Northwestern University under investigation by feds for ‘antisemitic harassment’
Northwestern University and under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for anti-semitism following student protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
West Harvey Dixmoor Elementary District 147 prepares for immigration enforcement as parents voice concerns
Attendees at a Hinsdale Dixmoor District 147 meeting expressed concerns about anti-immigrant rhetoric and perceived lack of support.