ISBE celebrates the Year of the Volunteer
Effingham volunteer recognized at October Board meeting SPRINGFIELD, IL – Kim Varner was honored by the State Board of...
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University of Chicago Students and Adjuncts Demand Union Rights and a Living Wage
At the University of Chicago, a coalition of undergraduates, graduate students, and adjunct professors demand union rights and a living...
6 Amazing Scholarships for Women in 2015 – There’s Still Time Left to Apply
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Billions of dollars in scholarships have already been given away this year to students who need financial...
Staples Partners With HBCUCONNECT.COM to Present Job Opportunities to Students and Graduates of Black Colleges and Universities
Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) -- Will Moss, founder of HBCUConnect.com, the largest portal and career site targeting the community of students,...
New Mortgage Loan Interface Increases Efficiency, Compliance
CHICAGO, IL – In an effort to save mortgage licensees valuable time and resources, the Division of Banking at the...
Black Professor Joins With Hispanic Media Legend to Empower Minority Entrepreneurs
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- On October 7th, 2015, hundreds of women gathered at the Chick-Fil-A headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia to attend...
ISBE Honors Top Educators and School Personnel at Annual Those Who Excel Banquet in Normal
Illinois Teacher of the Year to be named Oct. 17 NORMAL, IL – State education officials will honor 250 of...
Jesse White and Lisa Madigan Warn Businesses to Beware of Statewide Corporate Scam
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan are warning businesses to beware of a scam...
Let’s Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap By Using an Alternative Scoring Model
Op-Ed By Michael Grant  Wealth offers security and privilege that can last for generations. For minority households striving to...
Encouraging Daily Attendance for all students is More Important Than Ever
ISBE shares federal guidance and toolkit to address chronic absenteeism  SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education is...
