Education
1 month ago
Congresswoman Budzinski applauds release of $5.5 billion in withheld education funds

Following the letter, the administration first released $1.3 billion for 21st Century Community Learning Centers on July 21.

Education
1 month ago
I Read I Count: Community Focus With Callie Luttman

What if just one hour a week could change the trajectory of a child’s life? That’s the idea behind I Read I Count, a volunteer-driven literacy and math program making a lasting impact in Champaign and Urbana schools.

Education
1 month ago
Four studying tips to help your child in high school

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The move from middle school to high school can […]

Education
1 month ago
Illinois educators vary widely in media literacy instruction despite state mandate

A new survey from the University of Illinois Springfield reveals wide inconsistencies in how Illinois public high schools are implementing the state’s three-year-old media literacy mandate.

Education
2 months ago
Urbana celebrates opening of new Sixth Grade Center with ribbon cutting and open house

The Urbana School District will celebrate the grand opening of its new Sixth Grade Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, August 8, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., marking a major milestone in the district’s efforts to expand educational facilities and improve learning environments for students.

Education
2 months ago
Parkland board reviews FY26 budget, enrollment trends, and approves president’s contract extension

During its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Parkland College Board of Trustees reviewed the tentative budget for the fiscal year of 2026 and heard an enrollment update, alongside other agenda items.

Education
2 months ago
ACES Family Academies welcomes families back to campus, celebrates first-ever “Ph.D.” recipient in curiosity

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) welcomed families from across the nation this summer for its beloved ACES Family Academies program, a hands-on educational event that gives alumni the chance to reconnect with campus and share their experiences with the next generation.

Education
2 months ago
Mahomet-Seymour adds portable classroom, upgrades security ahead of fall semester

As the Mahomet-Seymour School District prepares for the upcoming school year, new measures are being taken to address overcrowding and enhance security at the junior high.

Education
2 months ago
Back-to-School spending hits record high, parents feel the pinch

Back-to-school shopping is set to be the most expensive it’s been in years, according to a new report from Savings.com. Families are expected to spend an average of $628 per child, up 4% from last year, on everything from clothing to classroom tech.

Education
2 months ago
New study uses cutting-edge modeling to rethink how romantic relationships evolve

A groundbreaking study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is reshaping how researchers understand the evolution of romantic relationships over time. By applying a modern statistical approach known as Group-Based Trajectory Modeling (GBTM), researchers aim to test and refine widely accepted relationship theories with greater precision.