News Center–2013
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April
April 3, 2013 -- Honor Roll schools honored in Macoupin, Madison, Jersey, Christian and Montgomery counties
Annual list recognizes improving and high-performing schools across the state
State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized 13 schools from Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison and Montgomery today (Wednesday, April 3) for being named to the 2012 Illinois Honor Roll. The schools were honored during a school assembly at Carlinville Primary School.
March
March 28, 2013 -- State Board Announces Winners of School Breakfast Challenge
Partnership Gives Students a Healthy Start, Fewer Sick Days, Better Test Scores
The Illinois State Board of Education announced the winners of the Illinois School Breakfast Challenge, showcasing the link between a nutritious breakfast and classroom performance.
March 26, 2013 -- Illinois State Board of Education announces training for organizations providing free summer meals
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announces training opportunities for organizations that want to sponsor free summer meals for children.
March 21, 2013 -- 2013 Financial Profile shows 100 fewer school districts ranked in highest fiscal category
ISBE analysis reflects significant economic strain facing school districts
A statewide financial analysis shows more than 100 school districts dropped out of the highest financial ranking in the past year and the number of districts in the lowest category doubled, reflecting the significant cuts to the state education budget and decreased local revenues of the past several years.
March 20, 2013 -- State Board recognizes Illinois Honor Roll schools
in Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties
Annual list recognizes improving and high-performing schools across the state
State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized 17 schools from St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph counties today (Wednesday, March 20) for being named to the 2012 Illinois Honor Roll.
Poster contest winners recognized at Governor’s Mansion in Springfield
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) honored student winners of the statewide arts education poster contest today at the Governor’s Mansion, a highlight of the 31st annual Illinois Arts Education Week that runs March 11-17 and celebrates the importance of the fine arts.
March 4, 2013 -- Sixty-four school districts participating in new process to evaluate kindergarten students for school readiness
`Kindergarten Individual Development Survey’ (KIDS) pilot aims to support youngest learners
The Illinois State Board of Education is partnering with dozens of local districts across the state in a pilot program to assess the school readiness of individual kindergarten students and identify gaps in development.
February
February 27, 2013 -- Students in grades 3-8 to take Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) next month under new performance levels
This year’s ISATs include 20 percent items written to Common Core Standards
Students in grades 3-8 will be taking the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) next month under new, more rigorous performance levels approved by the Illinois State Board of Education earlier this year.
February 25, 2013 -- State Board celebrates the success of eight Honor Roll schools in west central Illinois
Annual list recognizes improving and high-performing schools across the state
State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized eight schools today for being named to the 2012 Illinois Honor Roll. The schools were honored during a school assembly at Dewey Elementary School in Quincy, the only school in the state to have won the Spotlight award 10 times for maintaining high- level performance.
February 21, 2013 -- Green Ribbon Schools finalists named
Illinois’ top three nominees demonstrate comprehensive approach to environmental education and management
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced the state’s three finalists for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools awards program.
February 20, 2013 -- Record number of Illinois graduates take AP Exams and post successful scores
Low-income and minority performance continues to show significant gains, moving Illinois closer to AP equity and excellence among all students
The number of Illinois graduates who take AP exams during high school has more than doubled in the last decade, with low-income and minority students continuing to make record gains toward closing the achievement gap on these rigorous tests.
February 15, 2013 -- Governor Quinn declares “5Essentials Day” in Illinois
Students and Teachers Encouraged to Take “15 Minutes on the 15th” to Weigh In on School Climate and Learning conditions
Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed today, February 15, as “5Essentials Day” in Illinois to encourage students, teachers and parents to participate in a 15-minute survey on school climate and learning conditions.
February 11, 2013 -- School districts to receive full state aid funding under State Board’s proposed education budget
$875 million increase would mean full Foundation Level per pupil funding for first time in three years
School districts across Illinois would receive the full funding required under statute next school year if the General Assembly approves the Illinois State Board of Education’s budget proposal as part of the state budget beginning July 1.
February 1, 2013 -- Illinois State Board of Education encourages schoolchildren to take advantage of summer food programs
Programs ensure students receive good nutrition year-round
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is spreading the word about free, nutritious meals and snacks available to children this summer at more than 1,600 summer food service program sites across the state.
January
January 30, 2013 -- School Environment Matters: State Board of Education administers first Illinois 5Essentials Survey to help improve student learning
Students, parents and teachers weigh in on school climate and learning conditions
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today that starting Feb. 1, students and teachers will be given the first statewide opportunity to weigh in on learning conditions and school climate, indicators that have been proven necessary for strong student outcomes, including better attendance and improved student performance.
January 29, 2013 -- ‘State Board Spotlight’ Shines on Urbana District
School district representatives invited to State Board of Education meeting to discuss their achievements
The Illinois State Board of Education welcomed members of Urbana School District 116 to Springfield during the Board’s January meeting last week as part of a new State Board Spotlight program honoring successful and innovative education programs.
January 28, 2013 -- State Board celebrates success of 13 Mount Prospect area Honor Roll Schools
Annual list recognizes improving and high-performing schools across state
State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized 13 schools today for being named to the 2012 Illinois Honor Roll. The schools were honored during a school assembly at John Jay Elementary in Mount Prospect.
January 28, 2013 -- More than 600 schools recognized for exemplary performance on 2012 Illinois Honor Roll
Annual list shows continued and improved academic achievement as state moves toward new accountability system in 2014
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) announced today that 624 schools made the Illinois Honor Roll for their continued academic progress or excellence.
January 24, 2013 -- State Board recommends $874 million increase in education funding, calls for fully funding state aid commitment
$20 million for proposed program to improve school security
The Illinois State Board of Education today approved a Fiscal Year 2014 budget recommendation that includes more than $874 million, or a 13.4 percent increase, in state funding over the current year in an effort to better support schools and classroom instruction and reverse a trend of cuts that is impacting student learning and the financial health of districts across the state.
January 24, 2013 -- Illinois State Board of Education raises ISAT performance levels
New cut scores raise expectations, better align with the more rigorous Common Core State Standards and pave the way for tougher assessments in 2014-15
The Illinois State Board of Education raised the performance levels of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) for elementary and middle school students during Thursday’s Board meeting in Springfield.
January 24, 2013 -- Two Illinois High School Students Selected
for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Delegates will travel to D.C. and receive $5,000 scholarship
The Illinois State Board of Education joins U.S. Sen. Richard J. Durbin and U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk in congratulating the two Illinois high school students selected as delegates to the 51st annual U.S. Senate Youth Program.
January 23, 2013 -- Education Funding Advisory Board: Double education investment by $4.7 billion; current resources a `failure of the state’s moral and fiduciary responsibilities’
New report highlights funding gaps and growing low-income population, now half of all students
The Education Funding Advisory Board (EFAB) submitted its recommendations for adequate education funding in a report to the General Assembly that calls for more than $4.7 billion in additional funding. The report also recommends further study of current state funding formulas.
January 23, 2013 -- Illinois State Board of Education to raise ISAT performance levels
New cut scores raise expectations, better align with the more rigorous Common Core State Standards and pave the way for tougher assessments in 2014-15
The Illinois State Board of Education will consider raising the performance levels of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) for elementary and middle school students during Thursday’s Board meeting in Springfield.
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