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27 Illinois School Districts recognized by College Board for increased participation on AP exams

Juanita Bratcher March 23, 2011

Â More Illinois students taking rigorous, advanced coursesÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Springfield, ILÂ â€” The Illinois State Board of Education joins the College Board...

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Students honored during the 29th Annual Illinois Arts Education Week

Admin March 21, 2011

Poster contest winners recognized at Governorâ€™s Mansion in Springfield Â Springfield, IL Â â€” The Illinois State Board of Education honored...

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More Illinois school districts balancing budget in tough economic times

Admin March 17, 2011

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Illinois State Board of Education announces meetings for March 16-17 in Springfield

Admin March 14, 2011

Â Springfield, ILÂ â€“ The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following upcoming meetings for March 16-17 in Springfield,...

The Michael and Mechelle Epps Foundation kicks off Literacy Arts Awareness in NYC with visit to Rikers Island

Admin March 5, 2011

Michael and Mechelle Epps visit children from Harlem Children's Zone and P.S./I.S. 76 Â New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- In...

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson touts the high value of career schools in commencement address at Virginia College of Birmingham

Admin February 24, 2011

Â Rev. Jackson delivers commencement address at Virginia College of Birmingham. Â Birmingham, AL (BlackNews.com) -- In a commencement address...

Web Site publishes listing of 2011 scholarships for African American students

Admin February 24, 2011

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- BlackStudents.com, a popular online resource for African American high school and college students, has published their annual...

McGraw-Hill Companies and HBCU Connect announce 2nd Black History Month Essay Contest

Admin February 17, 2011

Â Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The McGraw-Hill Companies, recognized as the #1 employer on the HBCU Connect Top 50 Employer list...

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State looks to students to help spread digital safety message

Admin February 10, 2011

State Education Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Governor Simon focus on teaching children safe choices in â€˜digital worldâ€™...

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Record number of Illinois students take AP exams

Admin February 9, 2011

Twice as many Illinois seniors take AP exam than a decade ago Â Springfield, IlÂ â€“ The Illinois State Board of...

Education

27 Illinois School Districts recognized by College Board for increased participation on AP exams

Students honored during the 29th Annual Illinois Arts Education Week

More Illinois school districts balancing budget in tough economic times

Illinois State Board of Education announces meetings for March 16-17 in Springfield

The Michael and Mechelle Epps Foundation kicks off Literacy Arts Awareness in NYC with visit to Rikers Island

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson touts the high value of career schools in commencement address at Virginia College of Birmingham

Web Site publishes listing of 2011 scholarships for African American students

McGraw-Hill Companies and HBCU Connect announce 2nd Black History Month Essay Contest

State looks to students to help spread digital safety message

Record number of Illinois students take AP exams

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