State Senator Collins Votes to Support College Students as New Plan Passes Senate
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) voted yesterday, for the third time, to fund Monetary...
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Black Legislators Unite to Support College Aid Program for Needy Students
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus members stood in support of legislation that would release Monetary Award Program funding to universities throughout...
Two Illinois High School Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Delegates will travel to D.C. and receive $5,000 scholarship SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education congratulates two...
Illinois State Board of Education Awards $20.4 Million in School Improvement Grants
Five schools will receive funds to improve student performance SPRINGFIELD, IL – More than $20 million in federal Title I...
2016 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program Now Open
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Through his leadership, skill and courage, Jackie Robinson broke barriers in sports, media and business - impacting...
CPS Students Announce Action Planned for January 15 for Educational Equality
CPS students march for educational equality and for an immediate resolution to avoid massive layoffs this year. CHICAGO,...
Seven Black History Month Scholarships for African American Students in 2016
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Every year, many organizations give away scholarships in celebration of African American history. These scholarships are usually...
Craig Lindvahl Receives Final Award for ISBE’s Year of the Volunteer Program
The longtime educator, filmmaker, and Board member was honored at January Board meeting SPRINGFIELD, IL – Members of the...
Illinois State Board of Education Announces Jan. 6 Board Meeting Via Video Conference in Springfield and Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will convene for a regular business meeting via video conference...
Nearly Half of Illinois High School Graduates Enrolled in State Community Colleges Require Remediation
New postsecondary remediation rate data will help ISBE identify additional supports students need before graduation SPRINGFIELD, IL – New postsecondary...
