New Illinois Bill Makes Sports Uniforms More Inclusive
The Inclusive Athletic Attire Act allows for Illinois student athletes to modify uniforms for cultural or religious reasons without penalty.
Education
With the largest education reporting team in Illinois, WBEZ Education covers the issues that matter to students, parents, educators, as well as the general public. Our coverage includes Chicago Public Schools, other city schools, youth culture, suburban schools, state education issues and higher education.
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Shifting From Home To School Is Proving Extra Stressful for Chicago’s Littlest Learners
Experts say establishing a goodbye ritual and reassuring kids they are safe can help with the anxiety of returning to in-person school.
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Chicago’s Mayor Taps CPS Grad And Former Top CPS Official As The Next Schools CEO
Pedro Martinez is currently superintendent of a San Antonio school district. He will become CPS’ first permanent Latino leader.
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Chicago Parents And Principals Say CPS’ Contact Tracing Is ‘Horrendous’
“I just don’t feel like it’s a safe environment,” said one Chicago parent whose son was exposed to a COVID case in the first week of school.
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A Closer Look At Why COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Are Rising For Illinois Kids
Some experts say it’s too early to tell how much of the rise in cases is related to in-person learning, increased testing or more spread.
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Nonprofit Recycles Reusable Materials To Support Chicago Teachers
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange collects and repairs reusable materials for Chicago teachers.
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CPS Makes Progress This Year Toward Solving Its Chronic Teacher Vacancy Problem
The school district says 20,439 teaching positions were staffed on the first day of school, up 6% from 19,360 three years ago.
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COVID-19 Cases Rise In Chicago Public Schools Buildings
Nearly 3,000 CPS students and staff already have been identified as a close contact of someone who had COVID-19 at school, new data shows.
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Any Illinois School District Can Offer Full-Time Remote Learning. Few Are Doing It.
Only eight districts submitted a remote program to the state. “Why go backward and not have options for families?” one superintendent said.
