State ‘strongly encourages’ public, private colleges to require students to get COVID-19 vaccine
SPRINGFIELD – The state’s higher education agencies released updated COVID-19 guidance Monday encouraging all public and private higher education institutions in Illinois to issue mandatory vaccine...
Bill to sub a semester of social studies for financial literacy on governor’s desk
(The Center Square) – High school students may soon be able to take financial literacy courses as part of their required two years of...
2019-20 salaries for teachers in Illinois averaged $68,083
(The Center Square) – Teacher pay in Illinois averaged $68,083 for the 2019-2020 school year, the 12th highest rank among the 50 states and...
Illinois colleges split on mandating vaccinations in the fall
(The Center Square) – After a tumultuous year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois colleges are weighing whether to require students to be vaccinated...
Regional superintendents look to address Illinois teacher shortage
SPRINGFIELD – Following a February survey of school districts that illustrated a persistent teacher shortage in the state, the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools has released policy recommendations...
“America’s Boating Course” coming to Kankakee Community College
The Continuing Education Department at Kankakee Community College is offering a number of personal enrichment classes this spring.
“America’s Boating Course” is an introductory course...
