US Department of Education investigating University of Chicago over alleged racial discrimination
Dozens of colleges are now under investigation for their work with a group called The PhD Project, which helps PhD candidates of color.
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Trump administration targets University of Chicago over DEI
UChicago is the latest school under investigation by the Trump administration over allegations of discrimination.
Today in Chicago History: Edward Burke becomes the second-youngest alderman
He was sworn in three days later by Mayor Richard J. Daley at age 25, and became the second youngest alderman in city history ...
How could Trump's plans to dismantle U.S. Department of Education affect Chicago area schools?
Getting rid of the Education Department has long been a goal for Republicans, but the president can't unilaterally dissolve a ...
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Kyler Gordon receives prestigious Ed Block Courage Award
Defensive back Kyler Gordon was honored as the Bears’ recipient of the 2024 Ed Block Courage Award by Maryville Academy ...
‘Our kids will suffer’: Local lawmakers weigh in on mass layoffs at Department of Education
President Trump has announced that 1,315 staffers will be laid off from the Department of Education, with the goal of taking ...
Chicago Board of Education considering budget amendment allowing CPS to take loan if needed
The proposed amendment posted online by the board states that CPS "can incur debt," if needed, to balance a budget. Otherwise ...
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Education Department lays off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down
At least 50 staffers are impacted in Chicago, including the entire Office of Civil Rights. The layoffs are part of a dramatic ...