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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” Fulkerson Carmi-White County Unit #5... Read More.

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 Hicks Carmi-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.

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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.

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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.

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Stories tagged with: education

CWCHS Board of Education continues to integrate technology in classrooms

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

Early Childhood Education Expo Held at SIC

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

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

Madigan Appoints Task Force to Continue Work on Education Funding Reform

Earthquake Education Kiosk Unveiled at University Mall in Carbondale

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

CWC Board of Education holds November meeting

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

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