3 people killed at Michigan State University; gunman dead
Police say a man suspected of killing three people and wounding five more at Michigan State University on Monday night has died.
Update: Urbana High School placed under “soft” lockdown after threats
Administrators at Urbana School District 116 placed the district’s high school under lockdown on Monday morning after receiving threats. Students are safe.
University of Illinois continues to house over 800 Native American ancestral remains
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of many universities behind in repatriating Native American ancestral remains — as required by law.
At least 30 minutes of recess is required at Illinois elementary schools. Here’s what it means for kids
ROCKFORD — On a winter’s day, 5th grade students at Gregory Elementary School in Rockford run around outside at recess. It’s a scene most people are probably familiar with from when they were in elementary school: kids in puffy winter coats playing all sorts of games and walking around with their friends. Of course, there…
Estudiantes de la Universidad de Illinois atrapados en estafas financieras, lo que provocó el alcance de la policía
Este artículo ha sido traducido por Nathalie Murillo. Read this story in English here Champaign – Varias estafas financieras han afectado a los estudiantes locales en los últimos meses, según el Departamento de Policía de la Universidad de Illinois. Los estafadores a menudo se enfocan en estudiantes internacionales y se hacen pasar por agencias gubernamentales,…
University of Illinois designs social media platform to connect to high school students
Associate Chancellor Christopher Span is modeling the platform on sites like Instagram and TikTok, because that’s where teens spend much of their time.
NIU wants to be on the cutting edge of virtual reality’s education potential
DEKALB — Northern Illinois University professor Zach Wahl-Alexander pulls a virtual reality headset over his face, ready to transport to any number of far-flung alien locales, scenic vistas or even a virtual Oval Office. Listen to this story here. But, he’s not going there. He’s going to a school gymnasium. Particularly, the gym in Anderson…
Wind Chill Advisory prompts remote learning on February 3
Illinois Public Media is tracking closings, delays, and school remote days due to bitterly cold weather on February 3.
Report pushes for greater focus on teacher recruitment and retention amid shortages
State board data shows unfilled classroom positions reached a five-year high in 2022
Pritzker seeks more info on AP African American Studies course
Subject ignites culture war rhetoric with Florida Gov. DeSantis
Tony Sanders to become state superintendent of education
Elgin Area School District chief to replace outgoing Supt. Carmen Ayala.
University of Illinois grad student starts Asian American history workshops for teens
Graduate student Yingying Han wants students to understand their history within the United States. She hopes this will help them understand and combat racism they may experience themselves.
University of Illinois students caught in financial scams, prompting police outreach
Scammers often target international students and pose as government agencies – threatening to deport students if they don’t send money.
University of Illinois trustees raise tuition, except at UIS
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved tuition increases at the Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses, starting this fall. But trustees chose to keep tuition flat at the Springfield campus. Incoming in-state freshmen will see tuition rise 1.9% at UIUC and UIC. That will raise Urbana-Champaign tuition by $238 to $12,712 a year. In…
ISU researcher: Sensors will reduce workplace injuries but need ethics safeguards
NORMAL — Illinois State University is studying data on whether wearable tracking devices could reduce workplace injuries. Sensors that workers wear around their waist can detect strained movement of the back and neck or repetitive motions that can lead to injury. https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s402/audio/2023/01/james-jones-safety-prevention.mp3 Listen to this story here. James Jones, executive director of ISU’s Katie School…