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Waubonsee and NIU Create Kinesiology Pathway
Waubonsee Community College and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have established an articulation agreement that presents students with a step-by-step guide to a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. Kinesiology is the study… Read more
New Law Strengthens Protections for Student Safety
Public Act 101-0531 signed into law on Friday, strengthens protections for student safety. The new law grants the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) the statutory authority to suspend an… Read more
J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 Receives Recognition as a Microsoft Showcase School
Microsoft has recognized J. Sterling Morton School District 201 as a Showcase School, which is an elite group of schools that exemplify the most exceptional teaching and learning in the… Read more
Back to School for Aspiring Teachers
On Wednesday evening of last week, Grow Your Own Illinois celebrated the beginning of the new school year for nearly 100 aspiring teachers of color who are studying at 12… Read more
Chicago Public Schools’ Students Achieve Highest-Ever Reading and Math Scores on National Exam
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that a higher percentage of elementary CPS students are meeting or exceeding standards in reading and math than ever before. Based on data from the… Read more
J. Sterling Morton High School del Distrito 201 Es Reconocida Como Microsoft Showcase School
Microsoft ha reconocido a J. Sterling Morton School District 201 como una Showcase School, grupo élite de escuelas que ejemplifican la enseñanza y el aprendizaje más excepcional del mundo. Morton… Read more
Regreso a la Escuela para Maestros Aspirantes
El viernes por la tarde de la semana pasada, Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO) celebró el comienzo del nuevo año escolar para cerca de 100 aspirantes a maestros, de color,… Read more
Ortiz Effort to Encourage Diversity of Student-Trustees at University of Illinois System Signed into Law
Undocumented students at the University of Illinois will have a voice in their university’s decisions under legislation passed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, expanding student body representation among the… Read more
City of Chicago Prepares for Back to School Safe Passage Routes
The City of Chicago launched a multi-agency effort to begin cleaning up Safe Passage routes across the City before students return for classes. To ensure the routes are safe and… Read more
Comcast Announces Expansion of Internet Essentials in Chicago
Comcast Corporation and Chicago Public Library (CPL) at the Austin Library Branch announced the largest ever expansion of Internet Essentials in the City of Chicago. Comcast will significantly expand eligibility… Read more
