When It Comes To Reopening Schools, ‘The Devil’s In The Details,’ Educators Say
Teachers, parents and district leaders say the back-to-school season has fogged over with confusion. Will schools reopen? And if so, how?
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When It Comes To Reopening Schools, ‘The Devil’s In The Details,’ Educators Say
Teachers, parents and district leaders say the back-to-school season has fogged over with confusion. Will schools reopen? And if so, how?
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CPS Wants Federal ‘Small Business’ Loans For Charter Schools Investigated
The school district asked its inspector general to investigate the legitimacy of charter school applications for federal PPP loans.
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White House Stumbles Over How Best To Reopen Schools, As Trump Blasts CDC Guidance
President Trump calls the recommendations "impractical" and says he'll pressure states to open schools this fall — even threatening to cut funding. But the decision largely lies with states.
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Lightfoot To Trump: States And Cities Should Decide When And How To Reopen Schools
The mayor blasted the president’s Twitter demand for in-person instruction in the fall as a nonsensical federal directive.
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International College Students Face A 'Cruel Choice' With New ICE Rule Mandating In-Person Classes
Illinois colleges say they’re still studying the rule change, but thousands of students could be impacted by the new requirement.
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ICE: Foreign Students Must Leave The U.S. If Their Colleges Go Online-Only This Fall
New federal rules will prohibit international students from completing fully online courses of study while in the U.S.
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Illinois Law School Grads Ask State To Let Them Skip The Bar Exam Because Of COVID-19
Citing safety concerns and exam delays, would-be lawyers want the state Supreme Court to let them become lawyers without taking the exam.
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How New Teachers Are Prepping For Their First Job Amid The Pandemic
Roughly 4,000 new teachers will join the profession this fall after an interruption in their training — and a crash course in remote learning.
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From Tight Hallways To Packed Elevators, Urban Campuses Are Grappling With Social Distancing
The allure of downtown Chicago often draws students to schools with urban campuses. During the pandemic, operating from the densest part of the city comes with extra risk.
