Illinois students help spread Digital safety message
 Attorney General Madigan, Lt. Governor Simon and State Superintendent Koch name best poster and electronic projects promoting online safety...
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Florida A&M University bestows its prestigious Honorary Doctorate Degree on Actress, Producer, Director, Author T’Keyah Crystal Keymah
Actress now has received FAMU's three highest honors FAMU President Dr. James H. Ammons with Dr. T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh  ...
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  ...
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...
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...
