Zareen Syed

Zareen Syed is an education reporter for the Chicago Tribune, covering issues that touch K-12 schools and colleges and universities. She also writes about campus activism and various student-led movements as well as narratives focusing on underrepresented groups. She joined the Tribune as a suburban reporter and has previously worked for NBC Sports, WGN-TV and Boston 25 News.

a three-fold partnership between the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Public Schools, and City Colleges of Chicago, aims to provide CPS students with a clear, accelerated pathway to high-demand, well-paying careers.

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High schoolers can fast-track into careers in cybersecurity through new partnership by CPS, Illinois Tech, City Colleges

March 21, 2024 at 10:18 a.m.

a three-fold partnership between the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Public Schools, and City Colleges of Chicago, aims to provide CPS students with a clear, accelerated pathway to high-demand, well-paying...

Chicago Public Schools confirmed in an email late Wednesday afternoon that a student at Cooper Dual Language Elementary Academy developed measles on Monday, following several cases that emerged over the last week.

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Student at Cooper Dual Language Elementary Academy reported to have measles, CPS confirms

March 13, 2024 at 11:28 p.m.

Chicago Public Schools confirmed in an email late Wednesday afternoon that a student at Cooper Dual Language Elementary Academy developed measles on Monday, following several cases that emerged over the...

Underpaid and overworked teachers and support staff highlight 2024 State of Education report published by the Illinois Education Association.

Underpaid teachers and support staff among topics highlighted in annual education report

March 13, 2024 at 10:18 a.m.

Underpaid and overworked teachers and support staff highlight 2024 State of Education report published by the Illinois Education Association.

Vigil for victims in Gaza leads to arrests after protesters block traffic near Federal Plaza

March 10, 2024 at 6:42 p.m.

Chicago police arrested 33 activists Friday morning after they blocked rush-hour traffic outside Federal Plaza at the end of a 24-hour vigil to memorialize the more than 30,000 people killed...

Northwestern University settled for $43.5 million in a class-action lawsuit alleging that 17 universities engaged in price-fixing for financial aid

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Northwestern settles 2022 class-action lawsuit alleging it engaged in financial aid scheme

February 27, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

Northwestern University settled for $43.5 million in a class-action lawsuit alleging that 17 universities engaged in price-fixing for financial aid

Illinois requires all public high school seniors to complete the FAFSA, regardless of income. Here's a step-by-step guide to help complete the form.

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The new FAFSA: Here’s what you need to know before applying for federal student aid for the 2024-25 academic year

February 27, 2024 at 11:44 a.m.

Illinois requires all public high school seniors to complete the FAFSA, regardless of income. Here's a step-by-step guide to help complete the form.

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High schoolers can fast-track into careers in cybersecurity through new partnership by CPS, Illinois Tech, City Colleges

Education |
Student at Cooper Dual Language Elementary Academy reported to have measles, CPS confirms

Underpaid teachers and support staff among topics highlighted in annual education report

Vigil for victims in Gaza leads to arrests after protesters block traffic near Federal Plaza

Education |
Northwestern settles 2022 class-action lawsuit alleging it engaged in financial aid scheme

Education |
The new FAFSA: Here’s what you need to know before applying for federal student aid for the 2024-25 academic year

Education |
Chicago Board of Education moves to pull resource officers out of schools

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago selects Korean artist, educator as its next president

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Columbia College president resigns following cut classes, historic adjunct faculty strike

Northwestern law student says 2 American cousins taken hostage by Israeli forces in Gaza