Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Announces Statewide School Mask Mandate
The announcement Wednesday comes as the more contagious delta variant is driving a spike in new coronavirus cases.
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LISTEN: Manish Jain Of Swaraj University On ‘Hacking’ The Education System
Education innovator says “hacking” the western education system is the only hope for transforming schools.
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Pritzker Signs Chicago Elected School Board Bill Over Mayor’s Objections
Chicago will have a 21-person elected school board by 2025 and phase in elections for those seats.
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Hundreds Of U.S. Colleges Are Requiring Vaccinations. Some Students Are Pushing Back.
Colleges and universities are grappling with legal and political questions as they contemplate how to protect their campuses from COVID-19 this fall.
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From Playing Music To Training For A Marathon: How Teachers Have Been Soaking Up Summer After A Stressful School Year
Teachers are, once again, facing an uncertain year. But for now, they’re squeezing a little more out of summer break.
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University of Illinois Chancellor On Educational Equity, COVID-19
Some university leaders say Congress should double the Pell Grant, a form of federal student aid available to low-income students.
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PHOTOS: How Chicago Teens Are Shaking Off Pandemic Stress This Summer
This summer, teens are spending less time in their bedrooms behind screens and more time outdoors dancing, skateboarding and having fun.
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LISTEN: Obstacles To School Reform
One expert says entrenched interests like teachers unions block effective school reform.
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Critics Say CPS Isn’t Spending Big Enough To Meet Student Pandemic Needs
The school district is getting $1.8 billion in COVID-19 funding and plans to invest part of it on student supports. But there are calls to spend far more.
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As School Year Nears, Some Chicago Parents Push Back Against Limited Virtual Option
Chicago Public Schools is requiring masks for all children, even if vaccinated. Still, worried parents want greater access to remote learning.
