Education & Schools

We're a few weeks into a new school year. Even with time, an adjustment like coming back to fully in-person learning can be difficult for kids.

WCBU's Camryn Cutinello spoke with Kherat about the how the school plans to improve staffing, fund the arts, and how they manage truancy.

All after-school activities are canceled at six Peoria schools amid today's unrest.

Bradley University will move relatively quickly to cut costs by 10% amid declining undergraduate enrollment and a bleakening outlook for higher education at large.

The author of a frequently-challenged book says there's a difference between choosing what literature is right for your children, and trying to impose that choice upon a public library or school.

Peoria Public Schools is working to improve their arts programs with a new music production lab and new teachers.

Peoria Public Schools Director of School Safety Demario Boone says he's focused on prevention to keep schools safe.

Across the country, higher education institutions are reevaluating what they can offer students in a changing and competitive workforce.

After announcing the $13 million deficit, university administration has closed two student support centers, and further cuts are expected during the fall and spring semesters.

During their first meeting since school started earlier this month, the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education heard presentations on the district’s operating budget, school safety and a potential contract to study teacher retention.