How Suburban Schools Plan To Reopen This Fall
Some school districts, including U-46 in Elgin, are requiring younger students to wear face masks on campus.
Education
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Chicago State President, Women’s Employment Nonprofit Talk Racial Equity In Higher Ed
In light of a recent report, educational leaders address the low enrollment rate of Black students in Illinois colleges and universities.
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To Mask Or Not To Mask? School Board Debates Heat Up As Fall Looms
School districts across Illinois are grappling with whether to require masks for unvaccinated students or to go “mask optional.”
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More Police Voted Out Of Chicago Schools — But They Remain In Mostly Black Schools
Come fall, about two-thirds of Black students in traditional high schools will still see a regular police presence.
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Re-Imagine Chicago: Breaking The School-To-Prison Pipeline
A national teachers campaign argues that Black history curriculum in schools will stop the school-to-prison pipeline.
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‘Staggeringly High’ Need At Chicago’s High Schools That Re-Enroll Dropouts
One in 10 CPS high schoolers attend schools for dropouts. That number could grow as students emerge from the pandemic.
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LISTEN: Transforming Public Education
How can we reimagine Chicago’s education system to better serve young people?
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HBCUs Make Big Moves With Two High-Profile Hires And Historic Acquisition
Reset hears from HBCU grads in the Chicago area about their thoughts on the latest moves at Howard University and Delaware State University.
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Pritzker Makes Pandemic Child Care Policy Permanent
Governor Pritzker announces a new child care subsidy to help some low-income Illinois parents return to work.
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Parenting Teens Without The Turmoil
Teenage years can be a daunting time for both adolescents and parents. A new book has advice on how to make it less difficult.
