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White round analog clock on a light wooden surface, showing almost twelve o'clock.
Local
3 months ago
Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?

Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.

The Illinois State Board of Education has released a 409-page document offering guidance to schools and districts about the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
3 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI

Document intended to help schools, districts navigate complex issues around emerging technology.

FILE - Bicycles at Harvard Park school.
Local
3 months ago
Bike program teaching central Illinois kids how to ride

Weyer said the program gives children who do not own a bike access to instruction during the school day.

Christina Shutt, Executive Director, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Local
3 months ago
Executive Director of Springfield’s ALPLM to step down

A new executive director must be approved by the Illinois Senate.

Kidzeum
Local
3 months ago
The Kidzeum of Health and Science turns 8 this Saturday

It’s been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it’s been a staple of downtown family fun!

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
4 months ago
IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.

A teacher leads elementary students during class at Community Consolidated School District 204, in Pinckneyville. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
4 months ago
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal

Funding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persistFunding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persist.

District 186 headquarters sign
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Dist. 186 board okays moves regarding building elementary school on UIS property

There’s no timetable for any construction of any school.

Illinois schools will look to new guidelines in the battle against AI cyberbullying and rapidly evolving technology. (Credit: Pix4free.org)
IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect

Educators are working to understand how best to respond to rapidly evolving technology.

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