Investigation: dozens of teachers still waiting on pay
WJZ-TV uncovered widespread frustration among arts instructors who say the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center owes them thousands.
School News
Naperville D203 faces possible teacher walkout Tuesday
Teachers warn of a strike Aug. 26, citing stalled raises; families urged to prepare childcare alternatives.
Donation drives aim to ease back-to-school costs
From Baltimore’s “Stuff the Bus” to Chicago’s community bashes, schools turn to supply drives to support families and teachers.
Gun recovered on 1st day of classes in Chicago
Chicago schools blocked a gun from entering Whitney Young, but shrinking budgets raise bigger questions about safety and stability.
Md. district shifts right, strikes antiracism policy
Calvert Co. board repeals antiracism policy, like Trump's rollbacks; our editorial warns of harm to minority students’ safety and dignity.
An era ends: U-46 bids farewell to century-old schools
Historic schools marked their last first day as part of a $179 million modernization plan for IL's 2nd-largest district.
IL to require mental health screening in schools
Illinois will be the first state to require annual school mental health screenings, aiming to detect problems early and reduce stigma.
Meanwhile, public schools beg for paper towels
When teachers must buy soap but vouchers cover dress-up clothes, Florida’s school funding system shows troubling gaps in basic support.
Universities must disclose applicants’ race & scores
Trump order forcing universities to disclose race and scores could magnify wealth gaps, shrink diversity, and reshape US higher education.
Feds accuse Baltimore City schools of antisemitism
Trump admin expands antisemitism probes to K–12, investigating Baltimore schools over a Nazi salute, graffiti, & alleged inaction on discrimination complaints.