CBC and HBCU Leaders Hail New PLUS Loan Rules, Hundreds of Thousands of Students To Benefit
WASHINGTON, DC - The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), together with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO),...
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ISBE to Recognize Exemplary Educators October 25 at `Those Who Excel’ Banquet
Outstanding Early Career Educator Named NORMAL, IL – More than 230 educators and school staff members will be recognized later...
Shropshire University Adds Online Graduate Degree in Multicultural Relations, Among Others
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- With the demand for quality affordable education increasing, Shropshire University, a new online university, adds...
Chicago Light Brigade: Clean Up Your Mess, CPS: New Report Released As Community Protests Against School Conditions Intensify
Chicago Light Brigade report accuses Chicago Public Schools, the Department of Public Health and Alderman Moore of failing to inform...
Illinois College Application Month is Underway at Over 85 High Schools
High School Events Help Students Start and Complete College Applications DEERFIELD, IL – Completing college applications can seem pretty overwhelming,...
Parents Benefit From Head Start Program
Enrollment in Head Start influence their parents’ education Parents who enroll 3-year-olds in Head Start see their own educational advancements...
Success Strategies for Schools to Sell Healthier Food and Maintain Revenues
New resources highlight schools across the country that changed the way students are eating in school The Illinois Public Health...
ISBE Announces Public Hearings to Guide FY 2016 Budget Development
Board to gather feedback, set priorities and hear suggested changes to the K-12 funding method SPRINGFIELD, IL – State education...
Illinois State Board of Education announces school tours and Board meeting schedule for Oct. 15 in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the following schedule for its regular business meeting...
Public hearings scheduled to discuss Civic Education Task Force
Public invited to participate in hearings to discuss task force’s report SPRINGFIELD, IL — Students, educators and interested citizens are...
