What America’s working class really wants, and why politicians keep ignoring them
Both Democrats and the Trump-informed Republican Party claim to champion workers, but working-class families nationwide still ...
Editorial: Chicago Teachers Union ‘won’ what was long on the table. Financial strife abides.
In the end, the Chicago Teachers Union accepted a collective-bargaining deal that essentially had been on the table for ...
Illinois is first to mandate halal, kosher meals be available in public institutions such as schools, but concerns remain
With the Faith By Plate Act mandating halal and kosher meals be offered at places such as public schools, Muslim parents are ...
Wisconsin votes to enshrine voter ID requirement in state constitution
Wisconsin is one of nine states where people must present photo ID to vote, and its requirement is the nation’s strictest, ...
Chicago Teachers Union committee votes to advance tentative contract deal
Some members of the Chicago Teachers Union voted Monday in favor of a tentative agreement with the Chicago Public Schools on ...
Chicago Teachers Union reach tentative contract with Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union gave more details about the tentative "historic" contract agreement their bargaining team reached ...
Chicago Public Schools students inspired after spending part of spring break making college visits
After their four-day tour of colleges, the students returned to Chicago knowing there is a whole other world outside their ...
Wisconsin superintendent calls for cutting school choice. Her opponent is mum on program expansion
The state voucher program allowing families to send children to private schools is income-restricted. Republicans aim to ...
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A Parent’s Guide to Navigating IEPs in Chicago Public Schools
Read our guide for an overview of how an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) functions within Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union's House of Delegates voting on tentative deal with Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union's House of Delegates is voting Wednesday on a tentative contract with Chicago Public Schools.
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Biden gave Illinois schools another year to spend $77 million in COVID relief. Trump wants the money back.
The Illinois State Board of Education says federal COVID relief dollars meant to end in March 2026 have been clawed back by ...