Bartlett, IL Education and More

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Tabares, Quinn say blue wave sends Chicago a message on costs, schools and ShotSpotter

Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) and Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) say the national Democratic wave carries a message for Washington and for City Hall: residents want relief from rising costs, and they want their votes on ShotSpotter and school spending to count. Democrats won majorities in both the U.S. House and...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Fox 32 Chicago

Harvey daycare investigated after former employee posts roach video

A former employee of Hugs and Snugs Day Care Academy No. 2 in Harvey alleges roaches were present throughout the facility. The daycare's owner acknowledges previous pest issues but maintains the facility is safe and receives monthly pest control services. State officials have launched an investigation, while records show 12...

Harvey, IL · 2d

The Hill

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Opinion: Studies show students fear reprisals for defending Western culture. It’s a problem.

New research from five Chicago-area universities suggests that many undergraduates believe some positions carry much greater academic risks than others.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

CPS Board Member-Elect Discusses Campaign, District Challenges, School Closures

Chicago’s first fully elected school board is taking shape, with just a few races still too close to call. With 20 districts, and at least six new faces, the new board is sure to bring together a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Members will face new challenges right...

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CBS Chicago

Chicago Catholic schools warn of cuts to services for special needs students

Families of students with disabilities at non-public schools across Chicago are being warned that the funding for their special education services is about to dry up.

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Axios Chicago

Chicago parents protest Google's AI school policy

Chicago parents concerned about AI will join activists across the nation Wednesday to protest "Big tech bullies in our schools" at local Google headquarters. What happened: Google set off a firestorm — and then partially backtracked — last week when it announced it would take away Google search from any school that opts out of its artificial intelligence products like Gemini. Why it matters: CPS, like many districts, has integrated Google technology deeply into its infrastructure. And the move appeared aimed at leveraging that dependence. The blowback: "Google is using its search monopoly to coerce schools into adopting AI," former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said on social media. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called it "extortion" and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said "no corporation should have the power to dictate how we teach our children." The upshot: In the wake of the backlash, Google retreated on the Gemini part, but it still won't shut off generative AI Overviews on its school version of Google search. Schools must take the generative AI version or no Google search at all. What they're saying: "It's fundamentally problematic that a for-profit company is dictating the terms of how technology is operating

uhighmidway.com

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Academic Epidemic: Non-AI cheating is widespread in U-High classrooms

As math teacher Ross Hunefeld prepares to hand out a test in his class, he first ensures students clear their calculators, store phones away from their desks and leave backpacks and pencil cases at the back of the room. The tests he will set down on their desks are a different version than students in the previous class received. As his students begin, he makes the first of several laps around the room to ensure students are completing their tests with no outside aid.

Chicago, IL · 18h

Chalkbeat

Chicago’s Black Student Achievement Committee is meeting for the first time

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Almost three years after Illinois lawmakers required a committee to drive academic progress for Chicago’s Black students, the new group will hold its first meeting Thursday evening. The committee is tasked with overseeing the rollout of the district’s Black Student Success Plan, a five-year blueprint unveiled in February 2025 to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of the district’s Black students, who make up roughly a third of the student body. The effort became a target of the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion push and remains under federal investigation. Most of the 15 members of the Black Student Achievement Committee were named in July . Some see its role as helping to flesh out the plan, which spells out goals such as reducing punitive discipline and increasing the number of Black male teachers but offers little guidance on how the district will meet them. The committee will also hold district leaders accountable for making or failing to make headway. Some advocates have been

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

UChicago’s Banned Books Scholar on the Chilling Effect of Censorship Efforts Across the US

As a longtime English language arts teacher in Florida, Dulcey Hunter knows firsthand the benefits of students reading banned books in the classroom and conversely, the chilling effect that book bans can have on educators. Since September, Hunter has served as the University of Chicago’s inaugural banned books postdoctoral scholar,...

k12dive.com

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Rigorous course participation rose after 2021 law, University of Illinois report finds

Since Illinois passed legislation in 2021 to automatically enroll high school students who exceed state standards in English/language arts, math or science in the “next most rigorous level of advanced coursework,” participation in dual credit and Advanced Placement has increased more than in previous years, according to University of Illinois research.

Illinois · 19h

WBBM News Radio

Morgan Park High students stage walkout over football firing

Students and parents at a Far South Side high school say administrators fumbled the firing of a beloved football coach.

evanstonroundtable.com

Parent group poll of 665 Evanston voters shows opposition to District 65 plans

A poll released Monday by the parent group For a Brighter Evanston showed that most of the 665 registered Evanston voters it surveyed oppose Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s current plan for addressing budget deficits. The survey also showed support for holding off on closing schools until the district has longer-term plans, according to a Monday morning press release.

Evanston, IL · 2d

oakpark.com

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OPRF ‘recaptures’ past tax dollars citing special ed costs

The Oak Park and River Forest High School board voted 6-1 last week to approve a tentative tax levy of a little over $90.5 million which represents a 4.01% increase over last year. The board will hold a public hearing on the tax levy at its Dec. 3 meeting and is expected to approve the levy later that night. 

Oak Park, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

Morgan Park High School students walk out after football coach's departure

Hundreds of Morgan Park High School students walked out of class Tuesday to protest the departure of football coach Christopher James and the cancellation of the team's upcoming game.

willcookcountynews.com

Ward’s Late Touchdown Sends Bolingbrook Past Lyons Township

Bolingbrook — The IHSA Class 8A playoffs continued on November 7 with second-round action as No. 21 Lyons Township took on No. 5 Bolingbrook, both looking to keep their postseason runs alive and advance to the quarterfinals. Lyons started the game off hot with two turnovers, one of which...

Bolingbrook, IL · 3d

oakpark.com

Fossils and solder and snakes, oh my!

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. But Saturday at Julian Middle School? It may have very well stood for fun with a cool purpose. Oak Park Education Network’s STEAM Fest once again needed both the gym and the commons area to allow elementary school-aged youngsters the opportunity to use their five senses to interact with all five categories.

Oak Park, IL · 2d

southwestregionalpublishing.com

Lyons falls short against Bolingbrook in Class 8A second round

Owen Matela is heading off to play football at the next level soon, but it’ll be tough leaving Lyons. The senior tight end and Miami (Ohio) recruit caught five passes for 59 yards in his final high school game on Nov. 7 as the Lions fell 22-14 to Bolingbrook in the Class 8A second round.

Lyons, IL · 3d

clearadmit.com

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Real Humans of Northwestern Kellogg’s MBA Class of 2028

The Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management MBA Class of 2028 brings together students with diverse professional experiences, global perspectives, and ambitions to make an impact across industries. In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet three members of the Class of 2028 and learn more about their journeys to business school, career aspirations, and early experiences at Kellogg.

Evanston, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

Morgan Park High School students walk out over firing of football coach

Morgan Park High School students walked out of class on Tuesday morning to protest the firing of football coach Chris James and other changes to their football program.