DeKalb School District

The Q&A forum was organized by DeKalb Election Group and co-sponsored by DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street, DeKalb.The audience was invited to submit written questions for the candidates on-site at the event. The event was moderated by WNIJ's Susan Stephens.

Las escuelas del norte de Illinois, desde la primera infancia hasta las universidades, han estado respondiendo a las nuevas políticas de inmigración del presidente Trump.Peter Medlin de WNIJ tiene el informe.

Northern Illinois schools from early childhood all the way to universities have been responding to President Trump’s new immigration policies. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports…

Starting this school year, Illinois high school students have been required to learn about the dangers of fentanyl. Peter Medlin has more on what those lessons look like…

Many high school students are casting their ballots for the first time this year. But students of every age are learning about how democracy works and how to be better informed. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin has more…

DeKalb bilingual students recently spoke out at a school board meeting. They say they don’t have enough resources -- and sometimes have to translate for each other in class.“Sometimes I don't get it myself, and I ask for help from him. And then I help the other students once I'm done getting help so then I can explain everything to them.”Challenges with the bilingual program and why the district is changing it.

Students bring their voice to northern Illinois school boards."There're so many students who want to make change, and I just feel like they don't know where to start.”How can these students represent all students -- even the elementary schoolers? Learn more...

With our student correspondent segment, we follow a group of students in a club, sport, or activity throughout their entire season -- the highs and lows and the friends they make along the way. Listen to our year with DeKalb High School’s forensics team.

In our student correspondent segment, we follow a group of students in a club, sport, or activity throughout their entire season -- the highs and lows and the friends they make along the way.

The public school system provides a lot of services for students with developmental disabilities. What happens once they age out?