Illinois State Board of Education

Two Regional Offices of Education serving Greater Peoria will co-host a literacy summit next week aimed at exploring methods to help students build their reading skills.

George McKenna anticipates a smooth transition as he assumes leadership of the Peoria County Regional Office of Education.

Peoria Public Schools District 150 teacher Katie Welch is in the running to be named Illinois’ Teacher of the Year for 2025. Welch teaches seventh grade mathematics at Rolling Acres Middle School.

The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when their staff should cooperate with federal immigration officials carrying out enforcement actions or seeking information from school officials.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) rejected a grant application from the Boys and Girls Clubs earlier this month.

District 150’s chronic absentee rate was 39.4% during the 2023-24 school year, compared with the state average of 26.3%. That's according to the latest state report card.

District 150 Superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat said under the proposed plan, Quest Charter Academy High School would become an alternative high school for students struggling with academics or mental health. The middle school would become a biliteracy program.

The latest Illinois State Report card found English-language arts (ELA) proficiency improved during the 2023-24 school year, while math continues to lag behind.

English language arts proficiency has improved to pre-pandemic levels in Illinois, with State Superintendent Tony Sanders crediting the recovery to work by the district to implement new teaching standards and providing professional development for teachers.

The move aligns with a recommendation from State Superintendent Tony Sanders, who cited that Quest was not in compliance with state charter law. He also said that Quest had failed to reach requirements established in the charter agreement with District 150.