A 6-year-old asks: Why is there war in Ukraine?
WBEZ is talking to kids, parents and experts about the tough questions young children ask. Today, we take on the war in Ukraine.
Susie An
Reporter, Education
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Cash strapped schools are spending federal COVID-19 funds on textbooks and playgrounds
For underfunded Illinois districts, the $7.9 billion infusion means finally giving students essentials that wealthier areas take for granted.
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Chicago teens open up about race, stereotypes and dating
Five teens talk about whether stereotypes affect their relationships and how schools can help students from different backgrounds relate.
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The great mask debate continues on CPS’s first mask optional day
Monday was the first day Chicago Public School students were allowed to go without a mask in more than a year.
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A suburban principal gave a personal lesson during Black History Month
A principal reflects on sharing his experiences as a Black man with his mostly white student body at Huntley High School.
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School districts across Illinois are going mask optional
A state appellate court ruling is upending Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 school rules. Chicago Public Schools is sticking with masks.
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A ruling on the order blocking the mask mandate in some schools could come as soon as Thursday
Gov. JB Pritzker argues the state’s school mask mandate remains in effect and says students should keep their masks on.
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Families brace for whiplash as Illinois’ school mask fight continues in court
Some say districts should have held off on going mask optional since the rules could change again as the legal process plays out.
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Chicago Public Schools to continue universal masking despite judge’s ruling against mandate
A downstate judge temporarily halted school mask mandates, saying the governor had exceeded his authority. CPS says masks should be worn.
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Relief ahead for one Illinois family in crisis, and some hope ahead for others
WBEZ last month reported that kids most in need can’t get residential treatment. The state is responding, though advocates say it isn’t enough.
