Illinois School Finances Show Improvement on Latest Financial Profile Report
ISBE analysis shows fewer districts earned lowest financial rating; without full funding, more are expected to deficit spend in current...
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Black Churches Engage in Winning the Fight Against Prostate Cancer
PHEN Credits Churches with Progress in Recent Prostate Cancer Death Decline Boston, MA (BlackNews.com) -- The Prostate Health Education Network...
75th Anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen (“The Red Tails”) Begins With the Release of an Important Documentary Film
Nationwide -- Honoring the 75th Anniversary of the first African-American fighter pilots in American history, a multiple award-winning documentary called...
Illinois Chosen to Close Equity Gaps in Top Courses, Maryland Selected & Commits for 2017 Launch
Partnership will expose students of all race and income levels to challenging academic programs SPRINGFIELD, IL – Gov. Bruce Rauner...
Second Year of PARCC Testing Begins
This year’s assessment features simpler format to improve process and reduce testing times SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois’ second...
Illinois State Board of Education Announces March 16 Board Meeting in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will convene for a regular business meeting on March 16...
Jones Legislation Eases the Pain of College Debt
Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III, (D-Chicago) recently introduced legislation that helps college students who are facing financial hardships. The...
Thumbtack Advocates for Skilled Professionals in the Gig Economy
New Report: Beyond the Gig Economy: How New Technologies are Reshaping the Future of Work Offers Provocative Assessment of the...
Growing Number of Illinois Graduates Excel on AP Exams
Illinois’ Class of 2015 exceeds the national average of students scoring a 3 or higher on college-level tests ...
Sanders at Southern Illinois University Calls for Tuition-Free Public Colleges and Universities
EDWARDSVILLE, IL – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday focused on college affordability as he appealed to St. Louis-area voters...
