‘You Don’t Know What Tomorrow Is Going To Look Like:’ Reflections From The Class Of 2021
Meet four high school seniors from the Chicago area and listen as they share stories of a senior year like no other.
Education
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Illinois Lawmakers Boost School Spending, Guarantee Recess And Limit Student Restraints
WBEZ brings you a rundown of how Illinois schools will be affected by bills passed by state lawmakers as the legislative session ends.
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Chicago’s Mayor Vows To Change Elected School Board Bill Before It Becomes Law
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the bill passed by the Illinois Senate Tuesday could hurt the school district’s ability to replace the outgoing CEO.
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Teachers At High Profile All-Boys Charter School In Chicago Authorize A Strike
Known for its 100% college acceptance rate among seniors, Urban Prep staff say they are underpaid and face poor working conditions.
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COVID-19 Relief Came Too Late For In-Home Day Cares That Shuttered Permanently
Providers say the pandemic exposed a vulnerable child care system. They say the economy can’t fully recover without support for parents.
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The Pandemic Propelled CPS From The Tech ‘Dark Ages’ Into The Modern Computing Age
CPS bought 170,000 laptops and iPads in the last year. Elated school staff wonder if the tech focus can be sustained.
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New Bill Would Require Illinois Schools To Teach Media Literacy
As the media landscape continues to evolve, it can be difficult to tell the difference between fake news and legitimate reporting.
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Illinois Bill Aims To Ensure Asian American Experiences Aren’t Ignored In History Class
With the spike in anti-Asian hate, advocates hope a requirement to teach Asian American history will help combat violence and misinformation.
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Will Chicago Get An Elected School Board?
WBEZ breaks down the two competing bills in Springfield, who’s on what side and the odds of any legislation actually passing.
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Illinois Mandates In-Person Learning This Fall In Public Schools
The Illinois State Board of Education passed a resolution Wednesday requiring “fully in-person learning” next school year, with limited exceptions.
