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Spencer TrittEvery year here on Teachers' Lounge, we feature a "classroom correspondent" — a teacher we interview every single month to follow a school year in their life. -
PixabayIllinois lawmakers just passed a bill banning students from using cellphones in class. It's now one of more than 35 states to restrict cellphones and other devices in school.
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Ever curious what the school year is like for a teacher? We interviewed DeKalb middle school English as a Second Language teacher Caio Gomes every month to track a school year in his life. Follow his journey on a new Teachers' Lounge podcast! -
The Illinois State Board of Education approved its first-ever Statewide Numeracy Plan to improve math instruction. Peter Medlin has more ... -
In northern Illinois, several schools — both public and private — shut down after the school year. WNIJ's Peter Medlin has more on how hard it is for communities and how they’re trying to move forward.
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A new report ranked Illinois 7th in the country for education. But what factors are they weighing? Peter Medlin reports… -
Suburban Congressman Sean Casten recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights demanding data on complaints filed by students.The office's website shows zero sexual harassment or violence case resolutions since Trump took office. The Democratic House member spoke with WNIJ education reporter Peter Medlin about the situation … -
On a new podcast, we talk with one of the few special education teachers who were special education students themselves. Hear a young Illinois educator’s unique path into the classroom! -
International students at Northern Illinois University say the Trump administration's constant rule changes have made their lives more stressful and complicated. WNIJ's Peter Medlin spoke to some of those students about just how much has changed … -
It's the end of the school year and our last conversation with the teacher we've interviewed every single month! Say goodbye to our teacher and student correspondents here on a new Teachers' Lounge radio show. -
We're revisiting our 2024 conversation with Joseph Flynn. He's an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at Northern Illinois University. He's also the university’s executive director of equity and inclusion. -
Perry Elementary in Belvidere opened its doors more than 125 years ago. This week is the last day of school. Perry's closing. Peter Medlin joined students, parents and alumni to celebrate the school one last time.
