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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‘You Don’t Know What Tomorrow Is Going To Look Like:’ Reflections From The Class Of 2021
Meet four high school seniors from the Chicago area and listen as they share stories of a senior year like no other.
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Illinois Lawmakers Boost School Spending, Guarantee Recess And Limit Student Restraints
WBEZ brings you a rundown of how Illinois schools will be affected by bills passed by state lawmakers as the legislative session ends.
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COVID-19 Relief Came Too Late For In-Home Day Cares That Shuttered Permanently
Providers say the pandemic exposed a vulnerable child care system. They say the economy can’t fully recover without support for parents.
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Illinois Bill Aims To Ensure Asian American Experiences Aren’t Ignored In History Class
With the spike in anti-Asian hate, advocates hope a requirement to teach Asian American history will help combat violence and misinformation.
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Illinois Mandates In-Person Learning This Fall In Public Schools
The Illinois State Board of Education passed a resolution Wednesday requiring “fully in-person learning” next school year, with limited exceptions.
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As They Embrace Inclusion And Equity, Some Schools Face Hostility And Harassment
After a Naperville school district seminar, participants got hate mail and threats, reflecting a national backlash against diversity efforts.
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Praying That Restrictions Will Lift In Time For Street Fest Season? The Organizers Are, Too.
Summer in Chicago means hand-held food, loud music, craft beer and open-air art. Will the city reopen fast enough?
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In-Person Learning This Year Gives Schools A Head Start For Planning Next Year
Educators describe schooling during the pandemic as building a plane while flying. Now, they say they have a longer runway to work with for next year.
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Low-Income School Districts Saw Greatest Dip In Attendance During The Pandemic
Among 25 suburban districts surveyed by WBEZ, wealthier districts were less likely to see drops in attendance last fall than poorer ones.
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Cooped Up Chicagoans Want To Fly Again And The Vacation Industry Is Hopeful, Too
Vaccination optimism is driving renewed travel planning for the second half of 2021. Here’s what you should know.
