Education
6 months ago
Illinois Schools struggle with prolonged teacher shortage, turn to retirees and outsourcing for solutions

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois schools are grappling with a persistent and critical […]

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Community
6 months ago
Danville Police Department hosting Citizens Police Academy

Each participant will have the opportunity to ride along with an on-duty officer and a tour of the Vermillion County Jail. For more information, contact jlong@danvillepd.org or call 217-431-2250.

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Agriculture
6 months ago
University of Illinois Extension hosts Compost Ambassador program

The course fee is $40, and registration is required. Participants can register at go.illinois.edu/CompostLeader. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Alex Landberg at landberg@illinois.edu.

College
6 months ago
University of Illinois launches free test prep program to unlock career opportunities for students

Beginning this week, University of Illinois students are gaining access to free, comprehensive test prep courses to help them better prepare for graduate admissions and licensing exams, unlocking equitable pathways to in-demand career fields like nursing, teaching, cybersecurity, and more.

Education
6 months ago
Suzet McKinney appointed to University of Illinois Board of Trustees

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Suzet McKinney, a nationally […]

Education
6 months ago
Cell phones in the classroom: Governor Pritzker says no to the distraction

Cellphones in classrooms have long been a topic of debate, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is making his stance clear: they’re a distraction. In his State of the State speech in February, Pritzker proposed legislation that would ban cellphones during classroom instruction, while allowing their use during breaks and between classes. The proposal would not apply to private schools.

Community
6 months ago
Jefferson Middle School revalidated as National AVID Demonstration School

This honor is held by less than 300 schools in the country. The revalidation takes place on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School. National AVID Demonstration Schools demonstrate an ongoing pursuit of excellence, both in the AVID Elective and AVID Schoolwide. This includes using WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) as the instructional framework. Jefferson students believe that “Words have power so use them wisely.”

Agriculture
6 months ago
UIUC ACES program allows students to explore Panamá and Ecuador

“Traveling to Ecuador was genuinely one of the best experiences I have had in my life. It was so much fun to build meaningful relationships with my classmates and members of the Ecuadorian communities we visited,” said Ansley Faivre, a participant of the program.

Education
6 months ago
Champaign Fire Department responds to fire at Parkland College

The Champaign Fire Department quickly contained a fire at Parkland College on Tuesday, March 4, at 1:37 p.m. The fire broke out in a fume extractor and dust collector outside Building “T” at 2400 W. Bradley Ave.

Education
6 months ago
Urbana School District 116 announces new principals for 2025-26 school year

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Urbana School District 116 is set to welcome three […]

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