Peter Medlin
Peter joins WNIJ as a graduate of North Central College. He is a native of Sandwich, Illinois.
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Illinois used federal COVID funding for a high-impact tutoring program. That funding expired in the fall. Many schools say tutoring made a big difference, but can they keep it going without that federal money? WNIJ's Peter Medlin reports… -
Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees for particular in-demand programs. WNIJ's Peter Medlin talked to rural community college students who say they'd really benefit if it passes. -
Education at all levels is facing more scrutiny from the Trump Administration. We discuss what it could mean. -
The percentage of Illinois students who are “chronically absent” -- meaning they miss more than 10% of the school year -- skyrocketed during the early pandemic. It’s fallen a bit since, but rates are still far higher than pre-COVID. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports… -
More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds, is it too good to be true? WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports. -
In 2021, Illinois launched “Safe2Help.” It’s a hotline students can use to raise red flags about themselves or friends suffering from bullying or depression. How much have students used the service? Peter Medlin reports… -
Many colleges and universities are dealing with financial concerns amid enrollment worries.
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A new Illinois law mandates all school staff receive training on how to identify and support homeless students. Peter Medlin has more… -
Before they can get a teaching license, students spend months working in classrooms as “student teachers.” But they typically don’t get paid. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports on several bills in the Illinois General Assembly looking to change that. -
In 2017, Illinois changed how it funded K-12 education. Now, the Illinois Commission on Equitable Public University Funding has released its recommendations on how the state could shift how it funds public universities too. WNIJ's Peter Medlin spoke with commission member & Advance Illinois president Robin Steans about what that would mean for students.
