We Need Debt-Free Higher Education Now: Sign the Petition
Tell Democratic leaders: Endorse debt-free college Petition to leaders of the Democratic party: "Support the congressional resolution calling for any...
Education
Ensuring Every Child Gets a Great Education: President Obama Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reiterated his commitment to expanding access to education, and to spreading...
Youth Guidance Announces 2015 Gala Celebration to Benefit Chicago Youth
CHICAGO, IL – On Saturday, May 9th many of the most generous hearts in Chicago will come together to celebrate...
“March to College”: Chip-Timed 5k Race And Nation’s Only K-12 College Fair — Thursday, 5/7/15 in Grant Park
"March to College" 5K and All-ÂAges College Fair Thursday, May 7, 2015 @ Grant Park, Chicago Establishes College-Bound Expectation for...
Applications Available to Serve on ISBE’s Student Advisory Council
High schoolers from across Illinois represent student interests SPRINGFIELD, IL – High school students eager to learn about state education...
Second Part of the New PARCC Exam Begins This Week
Students will take the End-of-Year portion of the PARCC assessment through late May SPRINGFIELD, IL — The testing window for...
Sec’y of State Jesse White to Take 135 Chicago-area High School Students to Visit Alabama State University
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. is taking 135 Chicago-area high school students to visit his alma mater, Alabama State...
First Lady Michelle Obama to Address 2015 Graduating Seniors
This year, as part of her Reach Higher initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver commencement addresses at Tuskegee University...
Tri-Caucus Chairs and Ranking Member Scott Push for Stronger Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) considers the Every Child Achieves Act...
State Board of Education names Dr. Tony Smith new State Superintendent of Education
Longtime educator and former Oakland, California, superintendent selected to lead Illinois’ K-12 education agency SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State...
