Jones Legislation Eases the Pain of College Debt
Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III, (D-Chicago) recently introduced legislation that helps college students who are facing financial hardships. The...
Education
Growing Number of Illinois Graduates Excel on AP Exams
Illinois’ Class of 2015 exceeds the national average of students scoring a 3 or higher on college-level tests ...
Sanders at Southern Illinois University Calls for Tuition-Free Public Colleges and Universities
EDWARDSVILLE, IL – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday focused on college affordability as he appealed to St. Louis-area voters...
Collins on MAP Grant Override Vote: “Students Cannot Afford to Foot the Bill While the State Fails Them”
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) issued the following statement on her vote to...
Black Organization Partners With White House/ Department of Education
City Year announces partnership with Department of Education and White House Joins My Brothers Keeper Success Mentors Initiative to...
Physicians Medical Forum Hosts Conference to Increase Pipeline of African American/Black Students to Attend Medical School
High School, Community College, University/College, Pre-med and Post-Baccalaureate Students Invited to Attend at NO COST | Sat., March 19, 2016...
Sanders Calls for Tuition-Free Public Higher Ed at Chicago State University
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders – who has called for tuition-free public colleges and universities – spoke on...
DC Area HBCU-Bound Students Get $2.1 Million Scholarships
$2.1 Million in scholarships awarded at the Alfred Street Baptist Church sponsored HBCU College Festival on Saturday, February 20 ...
Obama Administration Commits to School Diversity with “Stronger Together” Initiative
Op-Ed By Gina Chirichigno and Philip Tegeler Addressing a crowded room of magnet school educators and supporters last week, Acting...
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate John B. King as Secretary of Education
President Barack Obama's Statement: “Since joining the Department of Education, John has worked to build on the progress our...
