State hosts First Joint Agency Summit to promote Intergenerational School Programs
 Summit aims to get older adults in classrooms to improve student success & promote healthy lifestyles  Springfield, IL - The...
Education
State testing trends show overall improvement
 Statewide averages increase or hold steady on all tests  Springfield, IL —The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released...
What every parent should know about the College Admissions Process
 Arlington, VA (BlackNews.com) -- Each year, high-school seniors across the country begin the exciting, frustrating, and overwhelming college application process....
Schools promote healthy eating habits through Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
 Springfield, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced that 188 schools in Illinois will participate in the...
Parental engagement in school makes a difference
State Board urges families to get involved in students' academic life during new school year   Springfield, IL - The Illinois...
Northwestern University’s “Good Neighbor, Great University” Scholarship Program to offer increased financial aid
Scholarships are for graduates of Evanston and Chicago High Schools  Evanston, IL -  Northwestern University will offer significantly increased financial...
Illinois Act score is head of the class for states that test at least 90 percent of students
 Class of 2010: Most Illinois students in history take ACT   Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)...
University of Illinois Latina Latino Alumni presents Association’s success stories in government
Chicago, IL – The University of Illinois’ Latina/Latino Alumni Association (LLAA) announced its special guests speakers for their upcoming “Success in...
State Board awards nearly $1 million to improve school cafeterias
Funds distributed among schools that serve low-income students  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education today announced the...
Kellogg Foundation awards Maynard Institute $1.2 million to improve media coverage of structural racism and its impact
 Grant will Fund Training, Wire Service and Other Programs at New Maynard Media Center Dori J. Maynard, CEO and president...
