Landmark Youth Concussions Measure Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) and Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) hailed the governor’s decision...
Education
State Education and Health Agencies Issue Reminder for Immunizations as Students Prepare for New School Year
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD, IL — As students are preparing to head back to school, the Illinois...
Illinois State Board of Education Recognizes Award Winning Career and Technical Students
Eighty-eight high school and occupational school students win medals at National Leadership Conference SPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois State Board of...
Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s Aspire, Tracy McGrady and 2Chainz Connect to Launch New Black College Tour
Power Collaboration Focuses on Building Awareness and Increasing Enrollment at Historically Black Colleges & Universities Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – HBCU...
Urban League: Every Child Achieves Act Leaves Children Behind
NEW YORK – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial has issued the following statement on passage of...
What Black Parents Must do This Summer
Op-Ed By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu There is a 3 year gap between Black and White students. Many people love to...
State Rep. Franks Announces House Hearing on School Superintendent’s Additional Taxpayer-Funded Pension Perk
SPRINGFIELD, IL– The new state superintendent of schools is getting a generous pension benefit at taxpayers’ expense beyond what other...
Subcommittee on Public Higher Education Executive Compensation to Meet Today
SPRINGFIELD, IL – A legislative panel tasked with investigating costly administrative practices at our state’s public universities and community colleges...
Hold For-Profit Colleges Accountable: Sign The Petition
From: Senator Dick Durbin We all know that education is key to helping American families get ahead. Unfortunately, too often,...
Math Splash Conferences Offer Deep Dive Into Engaging Mathematics Instruction
Events across the state will provide in-depth look at model math units on new learning standards SPRINGFIELD, IL — Educators...
