Tony Lux

A guardian and child leave Hamline Elementary School after word that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were allegedly denied entry to the school, according to Chicago Public School officials on Jan. 24, 2025. Later, it was learned that it was in fact two Secret Service agents were investigating a threat made regarding TikTok. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Guest column: Indiana bill giving ICE access to schools unconscionable

February 27, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.

Of utmost importance, our schools, staff and children must remain safe from both mental and physical anguish. There is absolutely no justification for ICE to ever invade schools, school grounds,...

Taxpayers should be upset about school legislation

June 5, 2018 at 2:51 p.m.

Whether taxpayers have children in school or not, there should be concern as to how their money is spent. Tax dollars should be spent efficiently and effectively with accountability and...

In this Jan. 17, 2017, file photo, Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

DeVos represents all that is wrong with charter movement

June 6, 2018 at 6:46 a.m.

As the nomination of Betsy DeVos to lead the U.S. Department of Education slogs its way through the legislative vetting process, it is clear that she represents all that is...

Republicans not supporting public education

June 9, 2018 at 10:53 a.m.

As voters consider choices for local and state legislative and government offices, major consideration should be given as to which candidates will best represent our public schools. This fall, the...

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