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Argo Community High School, said "Mr. Taylor Loux as the recipient of this year’s Lions Club Teacher of the Year Award!

On February 6, Argo Community High School announced that Mr. Taylor Loux has been named Lions Club Teacher of the Year, recognizing his contributions to students and the school community.

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 4, 2025

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Illinois secures $19.9M grant for zero-emission school bus transition

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced a significant grant award from the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, an initiative by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

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Illinois announces nominees for national RISE award recognizing school support professionals

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 13, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Governor JB Pritzker have announced the selection of two classified school employees as nominees for the 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award.

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Illinois State Board announces agenda for December business meeting

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 13, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released the agenda for its regular business meeting scheduled to take place on December 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. in Springfield.

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Dr. Adina Hoover honored with Thomas Lay Burroughs Award by ISBE

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized Dr. Adina Hoover, president of the Westmont Community Unit School District 201 Board, with the prestigious 2024 Thomas Lay Burroughs Award.

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Applications open for Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Award

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 21, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Green Alliance have announced the opening of applications for the 2024-25 Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Award.

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Illinois State Board of Education outlines agenda for Nov. 21 meeting

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has outlined the agenda for its upcoming regular business meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, in Chicago.

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Illinois sees record gains in student proficiency and graduation rates

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 30, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released the 2024 Illinois Report Card, highlighting significant achievements in education across the state.

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Illinois universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.5% in Illinois in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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ISBE sets agenda for October business meeting in Stanford

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 11, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the agenda for its upcoming regular business meeting scheduled for October 16 at Olympia High School in Stanford.

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Christine Benson honored with NASBE Distinguished Service Award

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 4, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced that Dr. Christine Benson, a member of the board, has been awarded the 2024 Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE).

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Illinois serves over 85 million meals through food program in fiscal year 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 1, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced that more than 85.6 million meals and snacks were served to children through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in fiscal year 2024.

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Illinois celebrates over 2,400 graduates earning career pathway endorsements

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 26, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized 2,422 high school graduates from the Class of 2024 for earning College and Career Pathway Endorsements on their diplomas.

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Eighteen Illinois schools honored as national blue ribbon awardees for academic excellence

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the designation of 356 schools, including 18 from Illinois, as National Blue Ribbon Schools for the year 2024.

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Illinois reports progress in tackling teacher shortage with $45M investment

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 18, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative (IWERC) have released early results from a $45 million state investment aimed at improving recruitment and retention in some of the...

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Illinois State Board announces agenda for upcoming Springfield meetings

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 14, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released the agenda for its upcoming board retreat and regular business meeting, scheduled for September 18 and 19 in Springfield.

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Illinois State Board seeks public input on FY 2026 education budget

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 10, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is inviting public input on state funding for public education for fiscal year 2026.

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Illinois awards $7.4M for career pathway grants addressing teacher shortage

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 4, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the allocation of $7.4 million in state funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Education Career Pathway Grants.

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Illinois awards $1.5M grants for teacher apprenticeship program

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 27, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), has announced $1.5 million in grants awarded to three universities through the Job Training and...

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Illinois allocates $3 million in grants for equitable computer science education

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 19, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the allocation of $3 million in grants to enhance computer science education across the state.