Susie An is a reporter for WBEZ and covers state and suburban education.
She also serves as an occasional news anchor and show host on WBEZ. She’s directed shows like, Schools on the Line, a past WBEZ call-in show focusing on education in Chicago. Her work has also been heard on NPR, CBC and BBC. Susie joined WBEZ as a news desk intern in September 2007. Prior to joining WBEZ, Susie worked at the Peoria Journal Star newspaper and worked as an acquisitions editor for Publications International, Ltd.
Susie’s work has won awards from the Associated Press and Chicago Headline Club. She has a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, Susie has been a Chicago resident since 2006.
Susie An
Reporter, Education
Stories by Susie An
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As A Debate Rages Over Reopening Schools, Some Teachers Are Embracing A Return To The Classroom
As some Chicago-area schools begin to reopen for in-person learning, some educators say they’re comfortable being back in class.
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‘A Day At A Time’: How 2 High School Juniors Are Coping With Remote Learning
Virtual school, social unrest, coronavirus, college prep — high school juniors have a lot on their minds as this school year gets underway.
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To Help Lessen ‘Yet Another Economic Divide,’ Parents Launch DIY Learning Pods
Some parents are paying for extra help to oversee remote learning pods — an option not all can afford. Parents and educators have a solution.
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School Reopening Has Turned Political, And Teachers Feel The Pressure
Teachers who are concerned about returning for in-person school because of the health risks are being met with hostility by some parents.
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Home Schooling Interest Skyrockets As Parents Say No To School Reopening Plans
Some parents say in-person school isn’t realistic during a pandemic. Others say they can’t revisit poor e-learning plans.
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Some Chicago-Area School Districts Are Already Dropping Plans For In-Person Learning
As the pandemic continues, some school districts are backtracking on plans for hybrid learning this fall, switching to a remote-only plan.
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Here’s How Schools Are Planning To Reopen. Few Parents And Teachers Are Satisfied.
Reopening plans vary from in-person classes to fully remote for the fall. Some parents say returning is a risk until there’s a vaccine.
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How New Teachers Are Prepping For Their First Job Amid The Pandemic
Roughly 4,000 new teachers will join the profession this fall after an interruption in their training — and a crash course in remote learning.
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Summer Camp 2020: Social Distance Style
The way summer camps and daycare centers operate during the pandemic may offer a glimpse into how schools might safely reopen in the fall.
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Illinois Governor Lays Out What In-Person School Will Look Like This Fall
Requirements include masks, no more than 50 students in one space and no field trips. For colleges, dorms and cafeterias can open.
