Why more African Americans turn to Twitter
(Northwestern University News)  Race, interest in celebrities and Internet skills may determine who uses Twitter  Evanston, IL -  It doesn’t...
Education
NASA Administrator and Former Astronaut Charles F. Bolden Jr. to deliver Monmouth University Commencement Address on May 18
  The Honorable Charles F. Bolden Jr.  West Long Branch, NJ (BlackNews.com) -- NASA Administrator, the Honorable Charles F....
City College students and community leaders to challenge new district policies
Will hold Press Conference/Protest Friday, May 6, 10:00 a.m., at City Hall, 5th Floor Mayor’s Office Students, faculty, and community...
Summit to tackle the future of education in Chicago
The Christian Council on Urban Affairs presented a panel of distinguished educators and community activists discussing the future of education...
“Lincoln Legacy Learning Kits†available for loan to local schools
Springfield, IL – Imagine being a fifth through eighth grade teacher, opening a trunk, and having that day’s lesson about...
State committee recommends new kindergarten readiness assessment
 Report calls for assessing multiple abilities over time  Springfield, IL — A committee of educational leaders today submitted to the...
Lt. Gov. Simon urges passage of SB630
 Says consensus bill is “meaningful reformâ€Â                             Springfield, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will testify today before the Senate Education...
Research supports academic and social gains through Illinois preschool programs for at-risk children
 2009-10 study shows preschool students made significant improvements in school readiness skills, particularly low-income children  Springfield, IL — An Illinois...
Minority Internship Program seeks 2011 student applicants
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Minority Access National Internship Program is offering PAID internships to talented undergraduate and graduate students who...
Illinois State Advisory Council on Education of Children with Disabilities hosts Sixth Annual Legislative Breakfast
Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities (ISAC) and the Illinois State Board...
