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The "Face My Age" website will take your selfies and reveal how long you might live.
Chicago schools becoming a flashpoint in battle over standardized testing.
All Chicago Public Schools are closing Tuesday due to the cold temperatures expected.
The decision came late Sunday afternoon after the district was criticized by the union for planning to hold classes.
The school hopes to open in the empty storefront early next year.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?
The Northbrook coffee shop removed a homecoming image painted by a high school club after receiving complaints. Its corporate office said the store should not have done so.
Six private schools are either slated to open or expand in the city, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
The 103-year-old school joins less than 300 across the country named to the list and the only neighborhood school to earn the award.
The elementary school was one of 13 across the state and the only Chicago recipient awarded the grant.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
The StoryBus is making its way to neighborhood schools to tell kids the classic tale of the 'Three Little Pigs.'
Parenting advice from Mom.me on how parents can help their kids succeed in their first year of college. The hardest lesson? Letting them go.
Lunch shouldn’t make your kids sick. Here are some tips to preventing foodborne illness in their lunch bag.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
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Eight new works of art can be seen on the planters outside Ravenswood Elementary School, thanks to a partnership with local business organizations and Lillstreet Art Center.
The two are teaming up for the second year in a row to to promote school attendance.
The Give With Target campaign ends Sept. 21.
An injunction seeking to stop the closure of the elementary school failed to pass through a federal judge.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
The start of the new school year is always an exciting time for the kids, so make it even more memorable.
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.
Whether your child is attending a private school or CPS, we have the helpful links and information to make the start of fall seamless.
New improvements and special education classes are in store for McPherson and Chappell Elementary Schools.
Jumping from 170 to 350 students in the last 10 years, the elementary school will begin hosting classes in the German American Cultural Center starting in the fall.
After individual school budgets revealed cuts up to $1 million, the Chicago Board of Education must now pass a budget for the whole district. The proposed budget—revealed Wednesday—angered students and public speakers at the BOE meeting.
After the principal left because of 'constant turmoil' at CPS, the Local School Council is tasked with finding a replacement.
The high school's local school council passed the budget unanimously on Saturday, but with a resolve to push for better equity for students.
See highlights from the class of 2013 graduation ceremony at Amundsen High School.
Amundsen students said goodbye to their high school days as they graduated Tuesday night at North Park University.
With your online vote, students at Waters Elementary can earn a $75,000 grant to make their school more sustainable.
With your help, students at Waters Elementary can earn a $75,000 grant to make their school more sustainable.
Whether your child is graduating from college, high school or preschool, find out how to post a free graduation announcement on Patch!