CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Suzet McKinney, a nationally […]
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.
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.”
“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.
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.
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Urbana School District 116 is set to welcome three […]
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 […]