superintendent's corner
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
- The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding parents to be sure their children’s immunizations are up-to-date as more than two million Illinois students head back to the classroom in August. con't
Coalition of U.S. states drives initiative to establish fewer, clearer and higher education standards in mathematics and English-language arts
- The Illinois State Board of Education today adopted a revised set of learning standards for K-12 education to better prepare Illinois students for success in college and careers. A state-led coalition committed to academic rigor and success in the global economy developed the new standards. con't
Funds distributed among schools that serve low-income students
- The Illinois State Board of Education today announced the agency has awarded nearly $1 million in federal funds to improve cafeterias in some of Illinois’ neediest schools. con't
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