The professor delayed the class to ensure student safety, but strongly defended it. She says the student misrepresented her course to stoke white grievance.
The First Lady visited Chicago Monday to highlight apprenticeship and career training opportunities for young people.
The university says it’s “pausing” admissions to its well-regarded grad program that trains teachers to work in urban districts like Chicago’s.
The court will hear two cases Monday challenging affirmative action in college admissions. A June decision could impact admissions next fall.
The increase is meaningful in a district that has often had to do without. But vacancies are still a challenge, especially in schools with many low-income students.
Obama visited Hyde Park Academy, across from the site of the Obama Center. Michelle Obama has made mentoring youth a focal point of her career.
The number of teams has more than doubled in the league’s second year. “This isn’t a boys sport. Girls can play too,” one coach said.
In the U.S., hundreds of kids are suspended or expelled each day. A University of Illinois Chicago professor explores what she calls a “crisis.”
WBEZ found low enrollment in many high-poverty schools and stronger rates in North Side areas, where wealthier families live.
Students are testing new menu items this summer. So far, a big thumbs down for the pasta salad but the breakfast tacos are (mostly) a winner.
