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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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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 suburban gun range in Illinois that's offering free concealed carry classes for teachers says training slots are filling up quickly.The On Target Range…
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Illinois school administrators say they cannot afford to pay teachers' pension costs as part of Gov. Bruce Rauner's plan to balance the state budget.The…
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The Illinois Education Association opposes the GOP federal tax cut plan on many levels, including the provision that ends the tax deduction for teachers…
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Illinois State University is getting a $12.5 million federal grant to help school principals.The school says its Center for the Study of Education Policy…
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The Illinois State Board of Education has named 10 finalists for 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year.State Superintendent Tony Smith says the finalists…
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The House has approved legislation to revamp the workers' compensation system and pension programs and to make it easier for superfluous units of local…
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Chicago Public Schools says it has taken out a $275 million short-term loan so it can meet its obligations with the teachers' pension fund by a June 30…
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Teachers will be able to see a free round of golf in Springfield this month. The Lincoln Land Charity Championship has named June 22 "Horace Mann…