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Emily Hays/IPM NewsSchools in Illinois suspend Black students at much higher rates than white students. One school in the south side of Chicago stands out for not doing that. Emily Hays reports in part three of a statewide, three-part series on race in school discipline. -
Emily Hays/IPMSchools in Illinois discipline Black students at much higher rates than white students. A Springfield high school under a consent decree to desegregate hands out more discipline violations per Black student than almost any other school in the state.Emily Hays reports on part two of a three-part, statewide series on Black student discipline disparities.
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In northern Illinois, several schools — both public and private — shut down after the school year. WNIJ's Peter Medlin has more on how hard it is for communities and how they’re trying to move forward.
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A new report ranked Illinois 7th in the country for education. But what factors are they weighing? Peter Medlin reports… -
Suburban Congressman Sean Casten recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights demanding data on complaints filed by students.The office's website shows zero sexual harassment or violence case resolutions since Trump took office. The Democratic House member spoke with WNIJ education reporter Peter Medlin about the situation … -
On a new podcast, we talk with one of the few special education teachers who were special education students themselves. Hear a young Illinois educator’s unique path into the classroom! -
International students at Northern Illinois University say the Trump administration's constant rule changes have made their lives more stressful and complicated. WNIJ's Peter Medlin spoke to some of those students about just how much has changed … -
It's the end of the school year and our last conversation with the teacher we've interviewed every single month! Say goodbye to our teacher and student correspondents here on a new Teachers' Lounge radio show. -
We're revisiting our 2024 conversation with Joseph Flynn. He's an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at Northern Illinois University. He's also the university’s executive director of equity and inclusion. -
Perry Elementary in Belvidere opened its doors more than 125 years ago. This week is the last day of school. Perry's closing. Peter Medlin joined students, parents and alumni to celebrate the school one last time.
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The Illinois legislative session ends at the end of the month. One measure was created by a Naperville high school student. Peter Medlin has the story . . . -
A new report shows how school discipline incidents can come back to haunt Illinois students during the college admissions process. Peter Medlin has more . . .
