Education

Janitors push for sick days to prevent swine flu

2 months ago | Peter Sachs

Truman prof brings drama to remedial classes

Remedial classes are rarely viewed as a choice assignment by professors. Let alone for someone like Carlo Matos, a published playwright with a doctoral degree. But he says the courses offer him an opportunity to connect with struggling students.

2 months ago | Peter Sachs

Board of Ed: Overhauls galore

2 months ago | Peter Sachs

City Colleges see spike in student enrollment

The recession is helping boost enrollment by 17 percent at three City College campuses. Almost 25,000 students are now enrolled at the City Colleges of Chicago.

2 months ago | Peter Sachs

CPS overhauls area management

2 months ago | Peter Sachs

Residents oppose letting Pilsen charter move

Pilsen residents will gather tonight to let CPS know that a charter school isn't welcome at the De La Cruz building.

3 months ago | Peter Sachs

Watson 'volunteering' at CSU over pension issue

Wayne Watson "volunteering" his time at Chicago State until his contract kicks in.

3 months ago | Peter Sachs

US News rankings take trip to Chicago

U.S. News and World Report ranked Chicago's universities. Did they get it right this time?

3 months ago | Peter Sachs

Where’s Wayne?

3 months ago | Peter Sachs

Transparency at City Colleges? Not so much

3 months ago | Peter Sachs

CPS budget leaves residents with more questions than answers

3 months ago | Peter Sachs

Roundup: New reports on student aid, graduation rates

3 months ago | Peter Sachs

CHA program points young residents toward college

A college prep program run by the Chicago Housing Authority helps students raise reading scores by three grade levels.

3 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Real-world training helps CHA residents gain upper hand

3 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Daley knocks WYCC videos

3 months ago | Geoff Dougherty