College Prep Program for Teen Girls Receives $50,000 Grant From the Coca-Cola Foundation
Single largest foundation grant received by the non-profit in its 30+ year history Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) -- The Coca-Cola Foundation...
Education
ISBE Names More Than 250 Schools to Participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
$5.42 million awarded for the 2016-17 school year SPRINGFIELD, IL — Thousands of schoolchildren across the state will snack on...
ISBE Announces Finalists for Illinois Teacher of the Year
2017 Illinois Teacher of the Year to be named Oct. 22 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of...
Sec’y of State Jesse White Urges Student Readers to Enter “Letters About Literature” Competition
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4 through 12 to enter the...
Obama Administration Releases Resources for Schools, Colleges to Ensure Appropriate Use of School Resource Officers and Campus Police
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Education released today new tools to improve school climates, ensure safety, and support student...
ISBE and Partners for Release Reader’s Guide to Accompany First Draft of ESSA State Plan
Guide to encourage public feedback during second listening tour SPRINGFIELD, IL — On Aug. 25, the Illinois State Board...
Top 6 Back-To-School Scholarship Programs for African American Students in Fall/Winter 2016
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Every year, billions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships are given away to students to help...
State-Level Preliminary PARCC Scores Released During State Board Meeting
First look at preliminary results for second year of PARCC SPRINGFIELD, IL —Members of the State Board of Education had...
Illinois Class of 2016 Average ACT Score up Slightly as National Average Declines
College ready percentage holds steady at one in four students SPRINGFIELD, IL — Results released today in ACT’s annual score...
Class of 2020: Highest Number of Minority Medical Students Ever
COM recognized as national leader in recruitment, retention and graduation of African-American medical students Charleston, SC -- The Medical University...
