Rend Lake College Hosts Community Enrichment Week
The Fall 2026 series offered students presentations on wellness, mental health, financial guidance and community resources.
Illinois Education News
Across Illinois, coverage here takes in school funding, learning outcomes, policy changes, test scores and teaching approaches. This page tracks the developments within institutions that shape how students learn at all levels.
Secondary Education
Five Cisne Graduates Earn American FFA Degree
Five 2025 Cisne High School graduates were recognized with the National FFA Organization's highest honor at its national convention.
Administration
Board Earns State Governance Recognition
Illinois Association of School Boards honors District 202 Board of Education for effective governance practices.
Financial Aid
Pritzker Rejects Supplemental Illinois School Budget
Governor Pritzker signals no mid-year funding increases as several major school districts across Illinois face budget deficits.
Special Education
Live Poll
Should Illinois send more taxpayer money to public schools?
Illinois Schools Seek More State Funding
School districts across Illinois are asking lawmakers for additional state money as Chicago Public Schools confronts a $732.5 million deficit.
College Applications
Live Poll
Do you think local colleges are doing enough to train healthcare workers for your area?
Millikin, Eastern Illinois Launch Athletic Training Pathway
A direct admit partnership guarantees placement in Millikin's athletic training master's program for qualified Eastern Illinois University students.
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Regular subjects here include funding debates, student achievement data, curriculum shifts and administrative decisions. Coverage spans from the capital to the rural counties where access and resources often differ. Enrollment patterns and staffing requirements frequently drive the changes seen in administrative policy. State-level mandates and local implementation frequently create different realities for students depending on their district.