School Wellness Conference stresses the connection between healthy students and academic success
 Educators come from across the state for annual event  SPRINGFIELD, IL— The research is clear: Healthy kids learn...
Education
Simon: Apply to College Illinois! to budget for college now
Illinois families have until April 30 to apply for prepaid tuition  CARBONDALE – To combat the rising costs of...
State Senator Collins legislation protects student privacy
 Colleges may not ask for Facebook passwords, access accounts without cause  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y....
Jesse White Awards More than $1 Million in “Back to Books†Grants
Over 200 libraries awarded  Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded more than $1 million...
Emmett parents to hold press conference, demonstrate against Board of Education
CHICAGO, IL – Emmett Elementary School parents, staff, teachers, students and community members will defiantly demonstrate to save their school...
Second grade Joliet teacher named 2012 National Milken Educator
Surprise announcement recognizes teacher for her success as role model for students and peers  JOLIET, IL – The Illinois...
New book guides Black men to lead extraordinary lives
Thousands credit author/coach with strengthening relationships, improving health, boosting careers/earning power and transforming their lives  CHICAGO, IL (MelodyPR) - A young...
State Board of Education calls for full General State Aid Funding before Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education is the second of several hearings on FY 2014 P-12 state education budget...
United Negro College Fund announces new NAACP Gateway to Leadership Internship Program
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Gateway to Leadership Program is a 10-week paid summer internship for undergraduate students attending Historically...
State Board officials to testify before the Senate Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
 ISBE advocating for full General State Aid funding as required under Illinois law  SPRINGFIELD, IL– State Superintendent of...
