Encouraging Daily Attendance for all students is More Important Than Ever
ISBE shares federal guidance and toolkit to address chronic absenteeism  SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education is...
Education
Making Classrooms Work for All Our Students
By Ben Jealous Former President and CEO of the NAACP The most important factor in a student's success is a...
ISBE Celebrates the Year of the Volunteer
Westmont volunteers recognized at September Board meeting SPRINGFIELD, IL – Jay G. and Kristina L. Dean of Westmont were honored...
State Board Approves Threshold Scores on New PARCC Assessment
First batch of state-level preliminary results released for baseline year SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education voted...
Attorney General Madigan Encourages Schools to Participate in “Delete Day”
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan encouraged educators around Illinois to teach students the importance of Internet safety...
Schools Encouraged to Participate in International Walk to School Day
Event promotes healthy lifestyles and respect for the environment SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State...
Illinois State Board of Education Announces Strategic Planning Meeting Schedule for Sept. 16-17 in Springfield
UTICA – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following schedule for its annual strategic planning session on...
ISBE and Illinois PTA Will Present a Back-to-School Webinar for Parents on Sept. 23
 State Superintendent and other speakers will address hot topics in education and resources for parents during evening forum SPRINGFIELD, IL...
Chicago Parents, Students & Guests to Experience the Wisdom & Words of Dr. Irving McPhail
Dr. Irving McPhail, President and CEO of the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), will be the keynote...
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu: Back to School…”As summer Comes to a Close, School Begins for Our Children…”
By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu African American Images CHICAGO, IL - As summer comes to a close, school begins for our...
