Karen Ann Cullotta

Wilmette School District 39 Mikaelian Center

Wilmette parents invited to virtual discussion on physical impact of digital technologies on kids

October 28, 2020 at 2:25 p.m.

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic reared its ugly head, Wilmette School District 39 administrator Tony DeMonte planned to bring together parents and a team of medical experts to discuss the...

Rory Dominick pours juice for son Connor, 12, as son Cameron, 14, who is in a special education program at Riverside-Brookfield High School, works on his laptop at the family's Riverside home on Oct. 27, 2020. Dominick said she's thrilled her 14-year-old son was finally back in the classroom.

For special education families, an agonizing choice on returning to school: Risk COVID-19 exposure or accept ‘heartbreaking’ limits of remote learning

October 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

When Katherine Buitron's son froze mid-sentence and collapsed on his Chromebook during a virtual class, some of his classmates were scared. Others seemed to think he just fell asleep, she...

Jump in county COVID-19 cases prompts Bannockburn teachers to demand return to remote learning

October 27, 2020 at 8:11 p.m.

Alarmed by the spike in COVID-19 cases in Lake County, teachers with Bannockburn School District 106 are demanding an immediate return to remote learning for students and staff. Despite the...

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participates in the final presidential debate against U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 22, 2020 in Nashville.

In a political climate often filled with personal attacks and vitriol, high school civics teachers see hope in younger generation

October 28, 2020 at 8:04 a.m.

Glenbrook South High School civics teacher Tara Tate immediately kicked off the school year by focusing on how to have civil political conversations. The election was still a couple months...

Justin Reyes administers a COVID-19 test to Maria Suarez outside Heartland Health Centers in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood on July 10, 2020.

In District 36 survey, Winnetka parents applaud back-to-school plan while majority of teachers say they are overburdened by workload

October 20, 2020 at 12:34 p.m.

While the start of the new school year in Winnetka is getting high marks from parents and students this month, the vast majority of teachers say the new COVID-19 hybrid...

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Wilmette parents invited to virtual discussion on physical impact of digital technologies on kids

For special education families, an agonizing choice on returning to school: Risk COVID-19 exposure or accept ‘heartbreaking’ limits of remote learning

Jump in county COVID-19 cases prompts Bannockburn teachers to demand return to remote learning

In a political climate often filled with personal attacks and vitriol, high school civics teachers see hope in younger generation

‘Blindsided and heartbroken.’ Mood of restaurant, bar owners dismal as COVID restrictions are back in suburban Cook

Lake Forest High School teachers say county health department’s COVID-19 warning being ignored by school board

New Trier High School to spend up to $1.3 million on COVID-19 saliva screenings for students, staff

Pandemic no obstacle for Wilmette students’ Veterans Day letter-writing project

Proviso District 209 teachers file unfair labor practices complaint alleging ‘unsafe’ working conditions

In District 36 survey, Winnetka parents applaud back-to-school plan while majority of teachers say they are overburdened by workload