Lt. Governor Simon’s Complete College bills move forward
College Choice Reports bill advances to House, math curriculum bill moving to Governor’s desk  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt....
Education
Illinois State officials join to promote summer reading and ‘Find a Book’ search tool
Governor Quinn, Secretary White and State Superintendent Koch urge educators and parents to keep children reading during summer vacation  ...
Mitchell Kapor Foundation celebrates college bound African American young men in the San Francisco Bay area
Event highlighting black male achievement part of $1 million effort aimed at boosting number of college-ready black male youth Oakland,...
Cook County State’s Attorney awards young artists
 Annual Anti-Drug Poster Contest Draws More Than 700 Entries  CHICAGO, IL - Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez...
Illinois State Board of Education seeks members for the Student Advisory Council
High schoolers from across the state will represent student interests  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education is...
Students help spread digital safety message with annual Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest
State Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Gov. Simon recognize the best poster and electronic projects promoting online safety ...
Select Illinois districts accelerate education reform under federal Race to the Top program
Thirty-seven districts raise the bar to improve student achievement  SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education announced the...
Simon: Time to weigh in on Classrooms First recommendations
Deadline to provide input on school district efficiency proposals is May 14  SPRINGFIELD, IL – In advance of the...
Successful nutrition and physical activity practices shared during fifth annual Illinois School Wellness Conference
Nearly 100 Illinois schools earn HealthierUS School Challenge certification  SPRINGFIELD, IL — Educators and health experts from across the...
Lt. Governor Simon testifies in support of College Choice Reports
 Legislation to help shine light on Illinois’ higher education institutions  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon submitted...
