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Gov. Rauner to lawmakers: “Send me the education funding bill now”

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner again called on lawmakers to send him Senate Bill 1, the school funding reform bill. If the bill is not sent to Gov. Rauner’s desk soon, public schools throughout the state may not open in time for the new school... Read More.

Righter: Governor’s education funding plan brings equity to schools, more new funding for downstate students

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Changes that would be made by Gov. Bruce Rauner through an amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1, an education funding reform bill, would result in nearly twice the amount of new funding for schools in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District.“We need... Read More.

Righter: New education funding reform provides boost for downstate schools, doesn’t bailout Chicago

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

An analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) found schools across the state, especially in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District, fare better under new education funding reform legislation (Senate Bill 1124 – Amendment 3) compared to education funding reform... Read More.

CWC Board of Education approves amended FY 2017 budget at June meeting

Tuesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Board of Education met on Monday night for their regular June meeting.The amended Fiscal Year 2017 budget was approved. It has a positive balance of $1,647,602. This budget allows the District to maintain programs and provide dollars for facility upgrades for... Read More.

Rauner Administration Urges Schools, Universities and Colleges to Prevent Discrimination and Bigotry in Education

Friday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released an open letter to school districts and higher learning institutions on opportunities to address acts of discrimination and bigotry in academic environments. The letter, sent through the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), urges educational institutions to develop proactive... Read More.

CWC Board of Education approves repair bids at April meeting

Tuesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Board approved the low bid for the roof replacement and parapet repairs at the Jefferson Attendance Center from D7 roofing from New Baden, Illinois at a cost of $58,150.They also approved the only bid received on track surface replacement at the high school... Read More.

CWCHS Board of Education continues to integrate technology in classrooms

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

There was much discussion at Monday’s Carmi-White County School Board meeting about the exploring of ways to effectively integrate current and emerging technologies into curriculum and instruction to promote student learning, increase learning opportunities and encourage the use of different teaching methods. A lot... Read More.

Secretary of Education Calls on Chicago Public Schools to Support Pension Reform Plan Legislation

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today called on Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to support legislation being filed by Senators Michael Connelly and Jil Tracy, which would enact statewide pension reform while providing CPS with $215 million for its pension payment.“At a time when... Read More.

Early Childhood Education Expo Held at SIC

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

With a shortage in the early childhood education profession, Dr. Diane King, Coordinator of the Early Childhood Education & Education Programs at Southeastern Illinois College, hosted an event at the college that brought in more than 100 early childhood education professionals and students on... Read More.

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April 4th candidate profile – CWC #5 Board of Education – Kent “Pete” Fulkerson

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to help the public make informed decisions in the upcoming Consolidated Election April 4th, we at WROY/WRUL News asked candidates in the contested races for the City of Carmi to fill out a short questionnaire.Kent “Pete” FulkersonCarmi-White County Unit #5... Read More.

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