Golden Apple Award teaching finalists announced
— February 21, 2020Golden Apple, the leading Illinois nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring and supporting great educators who advance educational opportunities for students, today announced the…
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Survey finds pessimism toward Illinois public schools
— February 18, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Most adults in Illinois give the state’s public school system only a so-so grade, but they give slightly higher marks for their own local schools. That’s according…
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McLean County Museum to host program on Culture Wars
— November 9, 2019The McLean County Museum of History will welcome back Dr. Andrew Hartman, professor of history at Illinois State University, who will present a program about America’s struggle…
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Kendall State’s Attorney: Early childhood education helps keep crime down
— September 16, 2019When Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis heads down to Springfield to plead for money, he’s not asking for jailhouse upgrades, body cameras, or law enforcement initiatives….
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U of I Extension educator to share safe canning
— June 18, 2019Whether just starting out or updating your knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension Educator Laura Barr for one of three upcoming seasonal programs on home food preservation….
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Illinois State Board of Education seeking public input on student testing
— November 25, 2019SPRINGFIELD — State education officials are seeking public input on potential significant changes to the annual reading and math tests students take each year. The Illinois State…
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Unit 5 organization looks to build 21st century education foundation
— November 6, 2019The phrase “21st Century learning” is oftentimes mentioned in today’s education arena, and one concept — technology — frequently enters the equation. While equipping…
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Leavitt: The quiet heroism of paying your taxes
— June 19, 2019The inspiring tale of the Napa, California boy of 9 who used his accumulated $75 allowance to bail out the lunch debt of his less-fortunate schoolmates burned up the interwebs recently….
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