State looks to students to help spread digital safety message
State Education Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Governor Simon focus on teaching children safe choices in ‘digital world’...
Education
Record number of Illinois students take AP exams
Twice as many Illinois seniors take AP exam than a decade ago  Springfield, Il – The Illinois State Board of...
University of Mary Washington to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Freedom Rides, Civil Rights Leader
Fredericksburg, VA (BlackNews.com)Â - Â The University of Mary Washington will launch a semester-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Freedom...
Henry Louis Gates to deliver lecture during Northwestern University’s Black History Month celebration
Public events include a cultural festival, play, lectures, art exhibition and more Evanston, IL – A lecture by Henry Louis...
State Superintendent to recognize Jones College Prep for Academic Excellence
Chicago high school named to Illinois Honor Roll more than any other school in state  Chicago, IL — Illinois State...
Illinois Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Delegates to travel to D.C. and receive $5,000 scholarship  Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education joins...
State Board recommends restoration of education funding and modest increase
$261 million increase from FY 2009 still well below the EFAB            recommendation     Springfield, IL — The Illinois State Board of...
Illinois third in nation for number of new teachers achieving highest teaching credentials
Fifth year in a row Illinois attains national ranking  Springfield, IL – The State Board of Education announced that Illinois...
Illinois State Board of Education announces meetings for December 15-16 in Springfield
Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following upcoming meetings for December 15-16 in Springfield, Illinois.          ...
Prosecutor takes me to court for my dual responsibilities: Trustee and Teacher (Part Two)
(Distributed through BlackNews.com) By Mary Barr On November 3, 2009, I was elected to the Pontiac School Board. February 17,...
