Illinois earns top ACT score among states that test all students; Number of students College Ready increases
Illinois tested nearly 2,400 more students in 2012, with steady gains in the percentage of students meeting College Readiness Benchmarks...
Education
2013 Bill Gates Scholars Program giving away one thousand scholarships to minority students
Applications Now Available For 2013 Scholarships Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Every year, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented...
State Board of Education reminds families to start school year with good habits
Teacher of the Year encourages schools and families to work as a team  SPRINGFIELD, IL ― The Illinois State Board...
Diversity jobs available in Higher Education
Academic Diversity firm offers free service for Higher Ed jobs Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- The Academic Network, Inc., an...
Columbia Links teens gather 500 signatures for Obama’s Jobs Bill
 CHICAGO, IL – As thousands of teens free of studies this summer look for work, high school students in...
State education and health agencies issue reminder for immunizations as students head back to school
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month  SPRINGFIELD, IL — As more than 2 million Illinois students prepare to head back...
State Board of Education names members to expanded Financial Oversight Panel for Proviso Township High School District 209
Reorganized FOP helps Proviso District complete work toward financial stability to better serve students  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State...
National Association of University Women comes to Atlanta for 2012 convention
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The National Association of University Women., Inc. has chosen Atlanta, Georgia as their 68th National Convention location....
Free Meal Program continues during summer vacation
More than 1,900 sites to serve free breakfast and lunch during summer months  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board...
University’s commitment to diversity extends to its suppliers
Supplier Diversity Symposium unites purchasers, diverse professional services vendors  EVANSTON, IL - An event designed to bring key purchasing...
