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May
May 17, 2012 -- State Board of Education names Financial Oversight Panel for East St. Louis District 189
Community leaders to supervise finances in ESL District to help balance budget and better serve students
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced Thursday that it has named a Financial Oversight Panel (FOP) for East St. Louis School District 189 with Ranodore Foggs serving as the panel’s chair.
May 14, 2012 -- Illinois State Board of Education seeks members for the Student Advisory Council
High schoolers from across the state will represent student interests
The Illinois State Board of Education is now taking applications from eligible high school students interested in serving on the state agency’s 15-member Student Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2012-13 school year.
May 8, 2012 -- Select Illinois districts accelerate education reform under federal Race to the Top program
Thirty-seven districts raise the bar to improve student achievement
The Illinois State Board of Education announced the final 37 Illinois school districts that will join with the state agency as part of the federal Race to the Top (RTT) phase three program.
May 7, 2012 -- Students help spread digital safety message with annual Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest
State Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Gov. Simon recognize the best poster and electronic projects promoting online safety
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) joined the offices of the Illinois Attorney General and the Illinois Lieutenant Governor on Monday, May 7, to recognize winners of the third annual Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest.
May 3, 2012 -- Successful nutrition and physical activity practices shared during fifth annual Illinois School Wellness Conference
Nearly 100 Illinois schools earn HealthierUS School Challenge certification
Educators and health experts from across the state discussed updated nutrition standards and innovative physical education strategies Thursday during the fifth annual Illinois School Wellness and Recognition Conference in Springfield.
April
April 26, 2012 -- Illinois State Board of Education announces meeting schedule changes
The Illinois State Board of Education has announced several changes to its upcoming meeting schedule. The May and June meetings are now scheduled as one-day meetings on May 17 and June 21 in Springfield.
March
March 21, 2012 -- School districts cutting staffs and borrowing to balance budgets as economic woes continue
ISBE using revised data to avoid penalizing districts for late state payments
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released its annual financial profile of the state’s public schools using revised Fiscal Year 2011 data that takes into account the state remains behind in payments for the third consecutive year to school districts.
March 15, 2012 -- Students honored during the 30th annual Illinois Arts Education Week
Poster contest winners recognized at Governor’s Mansion in Springfield
The Illinois State Board of Education honored student winners of the statewide arts education poster contest today at the Governor’s Mansion, a highlight of the 30th annual Illinois Arts Education Week that runs March 12th through the 16th and celebrates the importance of the fine arts. Students across the state competed to create posters reflective of this year’s theme, “Be Art Smart!”
March 9, 2012 -- State Board celebrates success of 11 Central Illinois Honor Roll Schools
Annual list recognizes improving and high-performing schools across state
Illinois State Board of Education Chairman Gery J. Chico, Board member David Fields and State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized 11 Ford, Champaign and Vermilion County schools today for being named to the 2011 Illinois Honor Roll.
February
February 27, 2012 -- State Board Celebrates Academic Improvement at Harvard Elementary in Chicago Public Schools 299
Annual list recognizes 94 improving and high-performing Chicago schools
State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized Harvard Elementary in Chicago Public Schools District 299 today for being named to the 2011 Illinois Honor Roll.
February 21, 2012 -- State Board approves NCLB waiver application
Illinois proposes comprehensive accountability system that uses multiple measures and moves forward with college and career ready standards
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved a comprehensive waiver application to the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) that proposes using multiple measures to evaluate the nearly 4,000 public schools in Illinois.
February 15, 2012 -- State Board of Education Awards Grants to Bolster Local Arts and Foreign Language Programs
Seventeen districts receive grants totaling nearly $872,000 to improve student opportunities
The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Arts Council Wednesday announced they have awarded nearly $872,000 to 17 school districts across the state for Arts and Foreign Language (AFL) Assistance Grants.
February 8, 2012 -- Record Number of Illinois Students Taking AP Exams and Posting Successful Scores
Illinois Moves Closer to AP Equity and Excellence for Latino Students;
Number of Latino graduates taking AP courses quadrupled over the past 10 years
A record number of Illinois students took AP exams in 2011, bumping Latino students’ participation rates to an all-time high and moving the state closer to equity among this student population. The number of Latino graduates taking AP courses has quadrupled in the last decade, according to ‘The 8th Annual AP Report to the Nation.’
February 6, 2012 -- State Board celebrates success of 13 Schaumburg District 54 Honor Roll Schools
Annual list recognizes improving and high-performing schools across state
State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized 13 Schaumburg CCSD 54 schools today for being named to the 2011 Illinois Honor Roll. The schools were honored during a school assembly at Michael Collins Elementary in Schaumburg.
February 2, 2012 -- Illinois State Board of Education encourages participation in summer food programs
Programs help fill nutritional gap for children
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is encouraging school administrators to make sure students take advantage of free, nutritious meals and snacks available this summer at more than 1,700 summer food service program sites statewide. Applications to be a sponsor can be submitted to ISBE beginning March 1.
February 1, 2012 -- State Board of Education members selected to serve on national technology task force
Study group will develop policy recommendations on the use of technology in classrooms across the country
The Illinois State Board of Education announced today that two Board members have been selected to serve at the national level for a study group on the expanding use of technology in K-12 education. Dr. Vinni M. Hall and Lanita J. Koster were selected by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) to serve on the year-long study group “The Role of Technology in Schools and Communities.”
January
January 31, 2012 -- State Board celebrates success of 18 Bloomington-Normal Area Honor Roll Schools
Annual list recognizes improving and high-performing schools across state
Illinois State Board of Education Chairman Gery J. Chico and State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized 18 McLean and Livingston County schools today for being named to the 2011 Illinois Honor Roll.
January 31, 2012 -- More than 700 schools recognized for academic excellence on 2011 Illinois Honor Roll
Annual list shows continued and improved academic achievement amid rising benchmarks
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) announced today that 703 schools made the Illinois Honor Roll for their continued academic progress.
January 26, 2012 -- State Board recommends responsible increase in education funding
$265.2 million increase from FY 2012 still below previous state funding levels for education; State funding has been reduced by about $650 million since FY2009
The Illinois State Board of Education today approved a Fiscal Year 2013 State General Funds budget recommendation that provides a nearly $265.2 million, or 3.9 percent increase over the current year.
January 19, 2012 --State looks to students to help spread digital safety message
State Education Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Governor Simon focus on teaching children safe choices in ‘digital world’
The Illinois State Board of Education, Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Lieutenant Governor’s Office today launched the third statewide Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest to raise awareness about making safe and respectful choices through digital communications.
January 18, 2012 --Illinois Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Delegates to travel to D.C. and receive $5,000 scholarship
The Illinois State Board of Education joins U.S. Senators Richard J. Durbin and Mark Kirk in congratulating the two Illinois high school students selected as delegates to the 50th Anniversary U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. in March. Robert Chun of Oak Brook and Patrick McGlasson of Eldred were selected from applicants across the state to represent Illinois.
January 9, 2012 --Illinois launching recognition program for energy efficient ‘Green Ribbon’ schools
State Board of Education accepting nominations from schools taking comprehensive approach to environmental education and management
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has launched the first Illinois Green Ribbon Schools awards program, recognizing schools that are leading the way to promote sustainability and environmental education.
January 3, 2012 --Six districts selected for School Technology Revolving Loan Program
ISBE names local districts to benefit from low-interest loans
to boost technology in schools
The Illinois State Board of Education today selected six school districts from across Illinois to receive a combined $618,000 from the School Technology Revolving Loan Program (STRLP). The low-interest loans allow schools to use technology for classroom instruction and staff development.
