Education
2 years ago
New agreement gives Richland Community College students acceptance to Millikin University

Under a new agreement, some Richland Community College students will receive immediate acceptance to Millikin University. Students who have at least a 2.0 GPA and can complete their Millikin bachelor’s degree in two years with a full-time enrollment will be accepted.

Education
2 years ago
SIU System will not increase undergrad tuition rates at Edwardsville, Carbondale campuses for 2024-2025

The Southern Illinois University System will not increase undergraduate tuition rates at its Edwardsville and Carbondale campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.

Education
2 years ago
Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency

Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to consolidate the state’s early childhood programs into one new cabinet-level agency ran into tough questions this week during a House budget committee hearing.

Education
2 years ago
Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in higher education, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions.

Education
2 years ago
Illinois helps schools weather critical teaching shortage, but steps remain, study says

Illinois schools have taken steps to weather an acute shortage of teachers with the state’s help, but a survey released Tuesday points to ways to improve training, support and incentives for classroom instructors.

Local
2 years ago
Illinois schools to keep medication on hand to treat students’ respiratory distress

Under newly funded state program, IDPH standing order permits schools to stock “undesignated” asthma medication for use in emergencies.

Education
2 years ago
New curriculum on deck

Follows disappointing reading scores

Education
2 years ago
Survey says … we love teachers!

Teachers union annual survey

Education
2 years ago
Call for higher ed funding

State funding inequities lead to racial inequities, they say

Education
2 years ago
D-186 again hears of racism

Union accused of tamping down women leaders of color