19th child of 21 is first to earn college degree – despite significant obstacles
In riveting new book, the 19th Child of 21 shares overcoming a lifetime of obstacles to become the first to...
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Dr. Ken Chessick Multi-Million Dollar Gift to NIU for Athletic Facility opens this Weekend
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Illinois announces Green Schools Award program
State Board of Education accepting nominations from schools taking a comprehensive approach to environmental education and management SPRINGFIELD, IL —...
Illinois State Board of Education to unveil new, more user-friendly School Report Card
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Accrediting agency Oks launch of “Oakwood Online University
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Illinois State Board of Education announces school tour and Board meeting schedule for Oct. 23 in Carbondale
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following schedule for its regular business meeting on...
Illinois State Board of Education selects Pam Reilly of Woodbury Elementary School 2014 “Teacher of the Year”
Second Grade Teacher Pam Reilly of Woodbury Elementary School in Sandwich CUSD 430 selected from 11 finalists NORMAL, IL –...
Coca-Cola Scholars Program to give away $20,000 Scholarships
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Two Black leaders, Orrin C. Hudson and New Jersey Superior Court Judge Wendel E. Daniels, give back to youth
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AARP Launches Families4Education
New bilingual online resource provides college preparatory information for multigenerational households WASHINGTON, DC - AARP has launched a new bilingual...
