Indiana governor OKs bill to promote campus ‘intellectual diversity’ in a move critics say will quash it
Under the law, faculty will be evaluated for promotions and tenure based in part on whether they are fostering “intellectual diversity.“
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Under the law, faculty will be evaluated for promotions and tenure based in part on whether they are fostering “intellectual diversity.“
Chicago Public Schools is kicking off a series of community discussions aimed at improving Black student achievement.
‘Reset’ kicks off a new Chicago history series with a look at WBEZ’s origin story.
Illinois House OKs deal approved by the Senate that would put 10 of 21 school board seats up for election this November. Mayor Brandon Johnson will appoint the rest, including the board president.
The plan would increase spending at Illinois four-year campuses by $1.4 billion over the next 10 or 15 years and drive money to schools with higher need students.
Proposals include ensuring every school has a librarian, band, art and sports, as well as staff focused on restorative discipline. The current contract expires in June.
Through artwork, dance, readings and performances, students at Willa Cather Elementary in East Garfield Park share what they’ve learned this Black History Month.
The event on Monday was part of the South Side school’s Black History Month festivities.
University of Chicago professor Shane Dunkle and his English-learning board game group have found success in helping students acquire more casual English skills.
Parents call it invasive, but Kenwood Academy defends it. Last week, it was revealed that CPS’s inspector general found five Kenwood athletes falsified residency proof.