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Teen’s Viral School Bathroom Hair Sessions Spark Salon Dreams
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Introduction to Jessica Thurmond's Story
NORTH LAWNDALE — A North Lawndale student whose pop-up bathroom hair salon became an online sensation is working to turn...
Homeschooling Advocates Fight Regulation
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Introduction to the Debate
Homeschooling advocates are barraging Illinois legislators with voicemails, emails and social media messages to try to kill a measure that would...
Chicago School Board Delays Budget Amendment Vote
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Introduction to the Chicago School Board's Budget Amendment Vote
The Chicago school board has postponed a high-stakes vote on whether to amend its budget and...
Investing in Higher Education Would Benefit Illinois
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Introduction to the Importance of Higher Education
Once upon a time in America, a high school diploma was the ticket to a good job. The...
Chicago Public Schools Face Federal Title IX Investigation
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Introduction to the Investigation
The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday that it will launch an investigation into Chicago Public Schools, the Illinois State Board...
Trump Begins Axing the Dept. of Education
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Introduction to the Dismantling of the Department of Education
Fulfilling a campaign promise – one that experts say will significantly harm Black students — President...
DePaul University Theater School To Be Honored
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Introduction to DePaul University's Theater School
The Theatre School at DePaul University, which launched the careers of Joe Mantegna, Karl Malden, Gillian Anderson, John C....
Chicago Seeks New School Leader With Superintendent’s License
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Introduction to the New Leadership Requirement
The Chicago school board has unanimously passed a resolution requiring the next leader of Chicago Public Schools to hold...
Illinois Leaders Condemn Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Education Department
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Introduction to the Issue
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign pledge...
Illinois Supports Veterans Denied GI Bill Benefits
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Introduction to the GI Bill Snafu Fallout
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and attorneys general in 49 states and the District of Columbia are backing...

