Illinois State Board of Education announces hearings for FY2014 budget development
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education’s Finance and Audit Committee is hosting a series of budget hearings to...
Education
Lt. Gov. Simon to SIUE students: Affordability matters
Lt. Governor calls for reforms to stabilize college costs EDWARDSVILLE, IL – While speaking about college affordability, Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila...
Illinois State Board of Education awards $39.4 million in School Improvement Grants
State awards federal funds to reform seven schools in three districts  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education...
Simon announces opening of new training facility
Will improve efforts to train workers for green jobs  CHAMPAIGN, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced the opening of...
Illinois educator selected as finalist for National History Teacher of the Year
Joshua Bill of Waukegan High School one of five up for award  SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois History Teacher of the...
Lt. Governor Simon: College is a prerequisite, not a privilege
Calls for reforms to keep higher education affordable  CARBONDALE, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon visited Southern Illinois...
First class of 21 military veterans earns certification through Gas Utility Program from City Colleges of Chicago, Utility Workers Union of America and Peoples Gas
$3.5 Million “Training to Placement†Program Offers Veterans Real-World Skills, Paid Internship  CHICAGO, IL - A $3.5 million multi-partner and union-backed...
Dr. Gail C. Christopher issues statement on Fisher v. University of Texas
Dr. Christopher is Vice President for Program Strategy, W.K. Kellogg Foundation                The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments...
Lt. Governor Simon: Keep college affordable
Education reformer calls for transparency, targeted state aid, middle class tax credit  CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila...
Illinois State Board of Education awards $39.2 million in School Maintenance Grants
State Matching Grant program helps 691 districts repair and improve facilities            SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of...
