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...
Education
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...
Kirk’s Year-Round Schools Legislation Heads to Senate Floor
The All-Year School Study Act Passed Out of Committee Today and Heads to Senate Floor Bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act Approved,...
Senate Passes Collins’ Plan Requiring Charter Schools to Disclose Criminal Investigations
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) sponsored legislation the Senate passed yesterday to require organizations applying...
College Loan Scams Can Cost You Much More Than Money, Warns the Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL - Student loans are a huge part of college for parents and students. The process of applying can...
IDOT’s Operation Teen Safe Driving Program Announces 2014-15 Winning Schools
Innovative Program Helps Save Lives, Promotes Safe Driving Habits SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Ford Motor Company...
Illinois State Board of Education Announces April 15 Board Meeting in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education will convene for a regular business meeting on April 15 at...
Madigan to U.S. Dept. of Education: Cancel Loans of Corinthian Students
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged the federal government to immediately relieve the federal debt burden...
ISBE Chairman Meeks Challenges ESL Community to Find a Reading Mentor for Every Third-Grader
Six-week challenge begins April 11 East St. Louis — Illinois State Board of Education Chairman James Meeks challenged the East...
Rapper Jay-Z Announces 2015 Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship
Nationwide -- The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to high school students as well as undergraduate students entering...
