Education and Family

Elementary and middle school students from across Peoria competed in the 2026 District Speech and Debate Championship on Saturday, and former heavyweight boxer James "Buster" Douglas was there to cheer them on.

The Peoria Public Schools Board of Education gathered Monday evening for a meeting that stretched well over two hours, marked by a student showcase, a contract debate, and a bittersweet goodbye to outgoing Superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat.

History was made Wednesday night at Washington Community High School. Assistant superintendent Karen Beverlin was hired by the District 308 School Board to be the district's next superintendent. She'll replace the retiring Kyle Freeman on July 1, 2027.

Peoria Public Schools is implementing a new system to help students plan their lives after graduation.

Peoria Public Schools hosted a busy board of education meeting Monday night, with multiple awards and presentations from district representatives.

The Peoria Public Schools Foundation has “reinvigorated” a number of programs after changes made due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For 30 years, the Sun Foundation has been bringing together the best environmental minds in the area for its annual Clean Water Celebration—but the impact of the event goes far beyond the walls of the Peoria Civic Center exhibit hall.

As the 2022-2023 school year winds down, Peoria Public Schools is seeking improvements to multiple district-wide programs from the classroom to the cafeteria.

A residency requirement for district administrators would “hamper” Peoria Public Schools in the future, claims superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat.

At Monday night’s board of education meeting, board member Chase Klaus pushed for delaying the approval of contracts until a clause requiring district administrators to live within the City of Peoria is added.