In Some Chicago Neighborhoods, Up To Half Of The Kids Can’t Get Online
A new report calls on Chicago officials to pressure internet providers to give free long-term connections to low-income families.
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Chicago Public Schools Chief Warns That The District’s Budget Faces Major ‘Unknowns’
CEO Janice Jackson told the board that the district is planning for a stable budget for next year but also hinted at trouble ahead.
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5 Weeks After In-Person School Shut Down, Only Half Of CPS Kids Who Need A Computer Have One
Chicago Public Schools has given out 61,000 computers and will hand out 43,000 more beginning Wednesday. Some 115,000 students need devices.
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Colleges Face Financial Trouble And A Big Question: Will They Reopen In The Fall?
Some schools are considering keeping their campuses shut in the fall — which means hiring freezes, smaller admissions and even layoffs.
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CPS Seniors Grapple With A ‘Lost Year’ Due To COVID-19
Seniors at CPS started the school year with a teacher’s strike. Now, their high school experience has been cut short by COVID-19.
Schools Out: Caring For Students
Local teachers, parents and students share what they’re doing during the COVID-19 school shutdown as part of WBEZ’s Schools Out series.
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Fate Of Chicago Local School Council Elections Up In The Air Because Of The Coronavirus
Elections for the mini boards that give parents and others a say at their schools are on hold. It’s one of many hardships LSCs are facing.
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How Do You Teach The Most Hands-On Subject — Science — Without A Lab?
From virtual scavenger hunts at the Field Museum to growing seedlings at home, teachers and students at every grade level get creative.
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StoryCorps Launches New Online Platform To Connect Families
StoryCorps Connect is designed to help families connect as they self-isolate during the COVID-19 crisis.
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‘No Matter What, We Are Going To Be Here’: School-Based Mentors Become Virtual Guides
The stay-at-home order highlights disparities in schools and neighborhoods in Chicago. Can mentors help bridge those gaps, even online?
