Education
11 months ago
Book by UI prof explores literature of the Depression

“Grapes of Wrath” is only the beginning

Gov. JB Pritzker lashes out at the Trump administrations over mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education and its attempts to dismantle the agency during remarks to a gathering of Illinois Education Association officials on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Credit: Illinois.gov)
Education
11 months ago
In remarks to teachers union, Pritzker lashes out at Trump’s education cuts

AG Raoul joins multistate lawsuit to prevent agency from being dismantled

Local
11 months ago
Groundbreaking at Owen Marsh Elementary

The Frogs will have their new pad by August of 2026.

Teacher in classroom
Education
11 months ago
Educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts

‘Poor Working Conditions’ also cited as deterring new hires: 2024-25 teacher shortage report.

Lanphier High School
Education
11 months ago
After Lanphier High School fight injures administrators, District 186 addresses school violence challenges

District 186 School Board President Micah Miller asked Superintendent Jennifer Gill to spend an extended amount of time working at Lanphier High School in order to see what is and isn’t working.

Pribbenow
Education
11 months ago
Millikin University names Dean Pribbenow as 17th president

Pribbenow’s adaptability, fundraising experience, and strategic vision were key factors in his selection for the position.

Education
12 months ago
State cell phone ban

Guv’s State of the State idea

Homeschool illustration
Education
12 months ago
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling

Following a ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois investigation, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require families to tell their public school districts if they are homeschooling.

Gov. JB Pritzker gives State of the State and budget address on Feb. 19, 2025 at Illinois State Capitol.
IL State News
12 months ago
Governor Pritzker unveils new initiatives in address, criticizes Trump’s actions while citing Nazi parallels

In addition to highlighting initiatives in economic development, education and healthcare, Pritzker took time to talk about his “foreboding dread of what is happening in the U.S.”

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Education
12 months ago
Pritzker to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join national trend to ban cellphones in class

Eight states have policies that ban or limit schoolhouse cellphone use. Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio. Iowa, Kentucky and Michigan are among the 15 states where bans or other restrictions have been proposed.

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