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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks Oct. 14 in the Cabinet Room at the White House. The Trump administration announced plans to cancel a grant awarded to Chicago Public Schools on Sept. 23 after they refused to abolish the Black Student Success Initiative. (REUTERS | Jonathan Ernst)

Trump administration pulls funding from Chicago Public Schools

By Kaileia O, News Reporter | October 14, 2025

DeKALB - President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans to cancel a grant awarded to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Sept. 23 after they refused to abolish the Black Student Success Initiative. The Black Student Success Initiative, announced...

CPS school closings will not improve quality of education

By Aj Edwards | March 31, 2013

The Chicago Public Schools Disrtict (CPS) recently announced the closing of 54 schools in order to save money, allow those students who are removed from their school to attend better institutions and add a more beneficial learning environment for the...

The case for ditching failing grades in class

By Taurean Small | November 30, 2010

West Potomac High School of Fairfax County, Va., has been in the center of the media lately. Quite frankly, receiving nationwide attention (including this column in a university newspaper) is a great achievement. However, most of the attention is negative...

Center for Black Studies hosted Talented Tenth University Menotorship Program

By Jacqueline Evans | November 21, 2010

DeKalb - The Center for Black Studies hosted the 26th Annual Talented Tenth University Mentorship Program over the weekend. The program focuses on bringing high school students to NIU and giving them an in-depth look at different aspects of college life....

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