Illinois state school chief selected to lead national organization of state superintendents
 Superintendent Koch named president of the Council of Chief State School Officers  Springfield, IL – State Superintendent of Education...
Education
Two Black educators take matters into their own hands
Educators & Authors Chike Akua and L. Kobie Wilkerson Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- For Chike Akua and L. Kobie Wilkerson, the...
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago offers children free admission to Family Dance Matinees
 Chicago, IL —Now in its 12th season of introducing families to the world of contemporary dance, The Dance Center...
Community Poetry Slam offers hundreds of youth a voice, microphone
Nearly 500 West Side public school students will take the stage at America SCORES Chicago’s annual Community Poetry Slam  ...
Grant helps University of Illinois at Chicago College of Denistry students provide outreach to underserved youngsters
Under the leadership of Dr. Aljernon J. Bolden as Principal Investigator (PI), the University of Illinois at Chicago College of...
Denny’s partners with the magic Johnson Foundation to provide Scholarships to Minority College Students
 April Kelly-Drummond, director of Corporate Diversity for Denny's, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, chairman and founder of the Magic Johnson...
ISBE names 15 outstanding students to Student Advisory Council
High school students to study impact of physical education on students and school budgets  Springfield, IL – The Illinois State...
Runaway Justice
(Northwestern University News) Book describes important role slavery played in developing legal defense  Chicago, IL -  A new book...
ISBE to recognize more than 150 educators for their contributions and commitment to public education
Those Who Excel Program will honor educators and communities for their service to Illinois students  Springfield, IL —The Illinois...
Illinois State Board of Education begins budget development for FY2012
 Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education is launching a series of public budget hearings as it prepares...
