education – Page 6

April 4th candidate profile – CWC #5 Board of Education – Lee Hicks

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.Lee HicksCarmi-White County Unit #5 Board of... Read More.

Madigan Appoints Task Force to Continue Work on Education Funding Reform

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan is forming a bipartisan House task force to continue working on an equitable education funding formula and address questions a state commission recently left unanswered.“The question of how Illinois funds our public schools is one that affects every community in... Read More.

Earthquake Education Kiosk Unveiled at University Mall in Carbondale

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

An interactive kiosk is now available to help residents of southern Illinois learn how to reduce damage to their homes and prevent injuries during an earthquake. The earthquake education kiosk includes information about earthquake hazards in Illinois, safety tips and more than 80 how-to... Read More.

Governor Addresses State Board of Education to Emphasize Importance of Strong Accountability Standards

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today addressed the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) meeting to advocate for more rigorous standards to prioritize equity and closing achievement gaps.As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) each state is required to submit a plan to the... Read More.

CWC Board of Education holds November meeting

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Board of Education met for their November meeting on Monday, November 21st at the Lincoln Attendance Center.The Board passed a resolution authorizing abatement of the bond levy for the bond issue in this levy year, of $207,000 out of a total... Read More.

Reshaping Higher Education – SIC Board Focuses on the ‘New Normal’

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday night in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to discuss many positives of the college in the ‘new normal’ of higher education in Illinois. More high school students chose to attend SIC than last year, but... Read More.

Illinois Higher Education Chair Visits SIC

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Senator Pat McGuire (D-43), met with college officials and trustees on Oct. 4 at Southeastern Illinois College during a tour of area colleges. The senator, who is the chairperson for the Illinois Higher Education Committee, heard concerns regarding higher education funding and what SIC... Read More.

SIC Adult Education Programs Provide Economic Opportunity

Friday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

National Adult Education and Literacy Week, September 26 – October 1, underscores the continued demand for programs and services for adult students who need to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math and obtain a high school equivalency certificate. More than 36 million... Read More.

IMA Education Foundation Presents Scholarship Award to Rend Lake College

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation has awarded Rend Lake College $25,000 in scholarship funds for meeting a series of set standards and performing at a high level of active engagement to foster greater educational opportunities within the field of manufacturing. Rend Lake... Read More.

SIC Adult Education Classes Announced for Fall

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the fall schedule for Adult Education (GED) classes and locations and continues to ensure that students have all resources needed to help them successfully obtain their High School Equivalency diploma. SIC offers morning and evening Adult Education classes in Saline... Read More.