A new bill in Illinois, known as the Homeschool Act, seeks to address concerns over the state’s lack of regulation for homeschooling families, aiming to ensure children are receiving an adequate education and are protected from potential harm.
“Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer, says Horticulture Program Coordinator Beth Miglin. “You might be amazed by how many food crops you can actually grow indoors.”
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized four educators from the Champaign Unit 4 School District with the prestigious 2025 Those Who Excel Awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and impact of exceptional educators across the state.
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The League of Women Voters of Champaign County is […]
“Providing free test and licensing preparation courses for students is an important measure to help remove some of the financial barriers students face in advancing their education and careers,” said ISAC Executive Director Eric Zarnikow. “ISAC is pleased to partner with Kaplan to provide these services, and I highly encourage all eligible students to enroll in a relevant course this year.”
Superintendent Adam Clapp of the Monticello School District issued a public apology on Wednesday after his daughter, who is White, portrayed a Black basketball star, JuJu Watkins, during a school wax museum event. The portrayal, which included makeup to darken her skin tone, sparked outrage among parents and raised concerns about racism and cultural sensitivity.
The Danville District 118 School Board voted on Wednesday night to appoint Assistant Superintendent John Hart as the district’s interim superintendent. Hart will step into the role while the Illinois Association of School Boards conducts a search for a permanent superintendent.
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The district has stated that extracurricular activities will continue as planned. The district plans to resume classes on Wednesday, February 19, “We have full intentions of resuming on Wednesday. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause,” the notice, issued by Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools John Hart, read.
“I used to book a room in the ACES library and hold study sessions with everyone in class,” she said. “I still remember us gathered around in the cozy warm library room stressing out about our next exam.”