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Peoria Public Schools is working to improve their arts programs with a new music production lab and new teachers.
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During their first meeting since school started earlier this month, the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education heard presentations on the district’s operating budget, school safety and a potential contract to study teacher retention.
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The Illinois State Board of Education is putting $2 million toward a program to support and retain more teachers of color, and Peoria-area administrators see it as a welcome step toward improving diversity in the schools.
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Illinois, like many states, is facing a shortage of teachers in the classroom. Currently there are over 4,120 teaching vacancies across over 853 school districts, according to state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law making it easier for qualified teachers to be certified to teach in Illinois.The Republican governor took the action…
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A new report shows the statewide teacher shortage is felt most acutely in districts with lots of low-income students. But it's also hitting rural and…
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School officials statewide are reporting that districts are having a hard time filling teaching positions. The Illinois Association of Regional…
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A new law designed to relieve the statewide shortage of teachers and substitute teachers was signed by Governor Bruce Rauner today. State Senator Dave…
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CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Supporters say a new Illinois law will help alleviate a teacher shortage, particularly in rural areas.Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - More than half of Illinois school districts responding to a recent survey say they're having trouble filling teaching positions.…