For kids in crisis in Illinois, there is nowhere to turn for help
Experts say there are no residential facilities available for students requiring intensive mental health or behavioral support as needs surge.
Susie An
Reporter, Education
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Chicago’s youngest learners struggled on state exams, highlighting the pandemic’s impact
New results from spring standardized tests show a drop in reading and math scores for students in Chicago Public Schools and statewide.
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National fight is creeping into Illinois schools over what is read, taught and who belongs
A push to ban a book about coming out as non-binary erupts in the suburbs amid reports of a spike in harassment against Illinois LGBTQ students.
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School nurses are stretched thin after pulling double duty during the pandemic
After months of juggling added COVID-19 duties, vaccines could lighten the school nursing load and help them refocus on student needs.
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Chicago kids are rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots
Intrepid 5- to 11-year-olds are lining up for the first jabs. Check out WBEZ’s list of locations where children can get vaccinated.
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Student test scores in Illinois plummet, offering first broad measure of the pandemic’s impact
Far fewer students tested at grade level this spring than two years ago before the pandemic. Public school enrollment also is down statewide.
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What’s it like to be a school nurse during the pandemic?
A local nurse says the job has changed dramatically. “We’re dealing with the workload of a public health care department without adequate support.“
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What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for kids in the Chicago area
The FDA has authorized the shot for 5- to 11-year-olds and final CDC approval is expected this week.
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Teachers report a spike in acting out as students adjust to in-person class
Schools are seeing vandalized bathrooms, shoving and shouting while teachers say they lack enough support to help students.
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‘From Zero to 100’: The Shift From Virtual Learning Back To The Classroom
WBEZ talks to the superintendent of the Oak Park and River Forest High School district about returning to full-time in-person learning.
