Peter Medlin
Education ReporterPeter joins WNIJ as a graduate of North Central College. He is a native of Sandwich, Illinois.
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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, it’s not often 17 and 70-year-old students share the same classroom. But that’s every day in this adult education class. Learn more about adult education and English language learning! -
All students received free school meals during the pandemic. That ended after the 2021-22 school year, but several states in the Midwest have expanded access to school meals this school year.
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We go behind the grill with the 2022 Pork & Pigskins Champions. Learn more about the savory competition from the Illinois High School Association!
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DeKalb is opening a new elementary school in 2025. The community is already weighing in. Hear the details of the new project and how residents can be a part of it.
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This week, we’re bringing you two conversations about the state of early childhood services and why the system is on the verge of collapse.
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The new school year begins at Rockford Public School on Thursday. But with it comes some last-minute schedule changes that are leaving some frustrated.
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On a brand-new Teachers' Lounge Radio Show, we chat with a biology professor making science inclusive AND a sign language interpreter interpreting everything from dog shows to karate.
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During the first week of classes, College of DuPage faculty voted to authorize a strike. Thursday afternoon, they rallied in 100 degree heat for a new contract.
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Truancy can land some students in court. Sometimes it can help students get out of a bad home situation or connect with services. Hear about one family’s journey through the truancy court system.
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It’s illegal for schools to refer students to police to be fined for truancy. But it happens. Hear how advocates are trying to make the system less punitive. Learn more about truancy.
