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Regional Office of Education #33 Expands Leadership Collaborations
Regional Office of Education #33 Expands Leadership Collaborations | Prairie Communications, LLC
Assistant principals and deans across the local school districts play a critical role in leading schools and shaping students. Through the Regional Office
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December 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Regional Office of Education #33 Expands Leadership Collaborations
Illinois teacher retention holds steady - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Illinois teacher retention holds steady
Illinois teacher retention is 90% in 2024-25, but Jacksonville lists 22 openings — mostly special ed — as districts report ongoing shortages.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Illinois teacher retention holds steady - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Decatur Public Schools set $40M tax levy, a 4% increase
Decatur Public Schools set $40M tax levy, a 4% increase
The Decatur Public Schools board OK'd a $40 million property tax levy, but the increase was less than some of the options considered.
herald-review.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Decatur Public Schools set $40M tax levy, a 4% increase
Rockford’s new school superintendent says his ‘ultimate goal’ is teaching 3rd grade again
Rockford's new school superintendent says his 'ultimate goal' is teaching 3rd grade again
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The next superintendent of Rockford Public Schools says
www.rockrivercurrent.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Rockford’s new school superintendent says his ‘ultimate goal’ is teaching 3rd grade again
Six Illini West seniors are Illinois State Scholars
Six Illini West seniors are Illinois State Scholars
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced the Illinois State Scholars for this year. The State Scholar program recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding academic achievement....
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December 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Six Illini West seniors are Illinois State Scholars
Wright named student of month
Wright named student of month | Ford County Chronicle
Jaxon Wright, middle, who was named student of the month for December at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School, poses with social studies teacher and varsity football coach Chad Augspurger, left, who...
www.fordcountychronicle.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Wright named student of month
Headline-grabbing attack a result of disinvestment, neglect
Headline-grabbing attack a result of disinvestment, neglect
The conditions that created that tragedy are still here in South Deering, and we're still waiting for resources, says a CPS parent from the neighborhood. Also, snow on sidewalks, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Headline-grabbing attack a result of disinvestment, neglect
Longtime Herrin High School principal Tresnak passes away
Longtime Herrin High School principal Tresnak passes away
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December 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Longtime Herrin High School principal Tresnak passes away
Central Illinois high schoolers putting compassion into action, setting lofty goal to help kids with special needs
Central Illinois high schoolers putting compassion into action, setting lofty goal to help kids with special needs
For 50 years, Limestone students have made giving back a part of the school culture, raising money year-after-year for Easterseals.
www.25newsnow.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Central Illinois high schoolers putting compassion into action, setting lofty goal to help kids with special needs
Jodi Dunne gets District 153’s Moran Award
Jodi Dunne gets District 153’s Moran Award - HF Chronicle
Jodi Dunne, who works in the District 153 Business Office as the accounts payable manager, was honored with the Jerry Moran Educational Excellence Award.
www.hfchronicle.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Jodi Dunne gets District 153’s Moran Award
After ‘America’s Got Talent’ run, the Leo Catholic High School Choir is in demand
After ‘America’s Got Talent’ run, the Leo Catholic High School Choir is in demand
The 21-member choir is booked six months out, performing everywhere from Cook County Jail to charity events and swanky holiday parties.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM
After ‘America’s Got Talent’ run, the Leo Catholic High School Choir is in demand
Seven H-F High staff nominated for state honors
Seven H-F High staff nominated for state honors - HF Chronicle
Seven staff members at Homewood-Flossmoor High School have been nominated for the Illinois State Board of Education’s Those Who Excel recognition.
www.hfchronicle.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Seven H-F High staff nominated for state honors
RPS 205 signs three year contract with new Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff
RPS 205 signs three year contract with new Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff
RPS 205's Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday evening to offer Dr. Larry Huff a three year contract. Huff is set to begin his new role as Superintendent for Rockford
www.wrex.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
RPS 205 signs three year contract with new Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff
Comet Connections | Quincy Public Schools | whig.com
Comet Connections
QUINCY — McKenna Moncey spends every Monday and Thursday staying after school at Quincy Junior High.
www.whig.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Comet Connections | Quincy Public Schools | whig.com
Bradley Elementary Board OKs $13.5M tax levy - Shaw Local
Bradley Elementary Board OKs $13.5M tax levy
The Bradley Elementary School District is asking for a tax levy of $13.5 million, an increase of 4.95%, for fiscal year 2025.
www.shawlocal.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Bradley Elementary Board OKs $13.5M tax levy - Shaw Local
District 203 adopts $315.13 million levy, representing 3.8% increase
District 203 adopts $315.13 million levy, representing 3.8% increase | NCTV17
Naperville School District 203 officials are moving forward on a plan to increase the 2025 property tax levy by 3.8%.
www.nctv17.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
District 203 adopts $315.13 million levy, representing 3.8% increase
Eldorado schools to hold tax levy hearing Thursday
Eldorado schools to hold tax levy hearing Thursday
Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 will hold a public hearing on Thursday night on a proposed 2025 property tax levy.
thesouthern.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Eldorado schools to hold tax levy hearing Thursday
D208 board OKs intention to issue up to $4.5M in bonds
D208 board OKs intention to issue up to $4.5M in bonds - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
The District 208 Board of Education unanimously gave approval on Dec. 9 to a plan to issue up to $4.5 million in tax-exempt working cash bonds for capital improvements on the property between Riverside-Brookfield...
www.rblandmark.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
D208 board OKs intention to issue up to $4.5M in bonds
Washington school project lags behind
Washington school project lags behind
The early arrival of wintry weather has slowed progress on the new addition at Washington Elementary School.
www.suncommercial.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Washington school project lags behind
Report: A college degree is most 'promising path' to a good job in Illinois - Chalkbeat
What’s the best path to a good job? A bachelor’s degree, new Illinois report finds.
New report from the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative and the UChicago Consortium on School Research found alternative pathways in certain industries, such as construction and agriculture,...
www.chalkbeat.org
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Report: A college degree is most 'promising path' to a good job in Illinois - Chalkbeat
Brimfield boasts state's first solar project on public school grounds
Brimfield boasts state's first solar project on public school grounds
A new three-megawatt community solar farm has opened on the Brimfield School District campus, making it the first solar project in Illinois built on public school property as part of a statewide renewable...
www.wcbu.org
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Brimfield boasts state's first solar project on public school grounds
Jackson CEO Students hosting business expo to bring business ideas to life
Jackson CEO Students hosting business expo to bring business ideas to life
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- High school students in Jackson County are gearing up for a business expo on December 21 at the Carbondale Civic Center.
www.wsiltv.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Jackson CEO Students hosting business expo to bring business ideas to life
Former Redbirds Pitcher/Broadcaster Al Hrabosky and Fredbird Promote Teamwork at Edwardsville Schools
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December 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Former Redbirds Pitcher/Broadcaster Al Hrabosky and Fredbird Promote Teamwork at Edwardsville Schools
Valley View STEP Paraprofessional Nominated For National RISE Award
Valley View STEP Paraprofessional Nominated For National RISE Award
The RISE Award is facilitated by the U.S. Department of Education, which typically announces the national honoree in the spring of each year
patch.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Valley View STEP Paraprofessional Nominated For National RISE Award
Chicago Christian High School robotics team to represent Illinois at U.S. Governor’s Cup in D.C.
Chicago Christian High School robotics team to represent Illinois at U.S. Governor’s Cup in D.C.
The Chicago Christian RoboKnights will represent Illinois in the inaugural United States Governor’s Cup in Washington, D.C.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Chicago Christian High School robotics team to represent Illinois at U.S. Governor’s Cup in D.C.