217 Today: Teachers talk about the art of relationship-building in the classroom
From left to right: Michael Buckner, Kara Poynter, & Katherine Katz Sycamore Public Schools
October 27, 2023
Today's headlines:
- Some people with developmental disabilities protested at the Illinois capitol this week as part of their push to be paid the same as everyone else.
- Substance use disorder — mainly overdosing on fentanyl — was a leading cause of death for pregnant people in Illinois in recent years.
- The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team will host their second and final exhibition game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Sunday.
- Staff with the Illinois Commerce Commission are recommending the denial of a construction permit for the Wolf Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how teachers from different grade levels and with various levels of experience build trust with their students.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Alex Degman, Kristen Schorsch, Tim Shelley, Colin Hislope and Peter Medlin.