The Education News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to all levels of education, ranging from school funding, to opportunities for learning, and the status of education in Illinois.
08/06/09 - ISAC Launches Illinois Student Assistance Corps Near-peer mentors to guide students throughout Illinois on the college path Palos Heights, Ill. – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced the formation of the Illinois Student Assistance Corps, consisting of over 60 near-peer mentors that will march in Chicago’s Bud Billiken Back-to-School Parade on Saturday morning before being deployed throughout the state. 08/05/09 - Gov. Quinn announces $13 million is awarded
to communities to create Safe Routes to School Program is designed to promote a healthier, more active lifestyle for children in grades K-8 CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today announced $13.1 million in Safe Routes to School grants to schools and communities across the state. This 100 percent federally funded program is designed to enable and encourage children to walk and bike to school. 07/30/09 - Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Expand Charter Schools in Illinois New Law Allows for Double the Number of Charter Schools in Illinois CHICAGO – July 30, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law that doubles the number of charter schools allowed in Illinois from 60 schools to 120 schools. The law increases the number of single-campus charter schools allowed in Chicago from 30 to 70 and in the rest of the state from 30 to 45 schools, and adds five additional charter schools in Chicago devoted exclusively for high school dropouts. RAW TAPE: Governor signs charter school bill, plus Q&A
The Education News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to all levels of education, ranging from school funding, to opportunities for learning, and the status of education in Illinois.
