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...
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State Board Issues Statement on Procurement for a New College Entrance Exam for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In July 2015, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released a request for sealed proposals for...
State Board Approves 29 School Districts to Receive Qualified School Construction Bonds
Selected schools can take advantage of low- to no-interest bonds for construction and building needs SPRINGFIELD, IL –Twenty-nine school...
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month: File Your FAFSA Now to be Eligible for Financial Aid!
Illinois Student Assistance Commission promotes free financial aid events and resources CHICAGO, IL – While the current budget delay...
Illinois State Board of Education Announces Board Video-Conference Meeting for Feb. 10
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following schedule for its regular business meeting via...
Two Illinois schools recognized as National Distinguished Schools
Healy Elementary School in Chicago School District 299 and Parkside Elementary School in McLean County Unified School District 5 honored...
$70,000 Awarded to Black Law Students in LA
The John M. Langston Bar Association ushered in Black History Month by honoring the nation's preeminent African American attorneys and...
UC Announces DREAM Loan Program to Help Undocumented Students
More than 3,000 undocumented undergraduate students will have access to a system-wide student loan program for the first time...
Top 101 + Scholarships and Internships for African American Students for 2016
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) - Students and parents looking for financial aid to help pay for college are rejoicing about the release...
Illinois State Board of Education Seeks Sponsors/Sites for Summer Food Programs
Programs ensure low-income students are well fed when school is out SPRINGFIELD, IL – Though there is a chill in...
