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November 17, 2009 -- Statement from Jesse H. Ruiz

  • I speak for all the members of the Illinois State Board of Education and agency staff as I extend my deepest sympathy to Michael Scott’s family, friends and the entire Chicago Public Schools community. con't

November 16, 2009 -- Chicago High School Social Studies teacher earns national recognition as a ‘top notch’ educator

Bogan Computer Technical High School 11th grade teacher selected for Milken National Educator Award
  • The Illinois State Board of Education and the Milken Family Foundation announced today Chicago Public Schools Teacher Arthur Wachholz has been selected for the Milken National Educator Award. con't

November 3, 2009 -- State looks to students to help spread Internet safety message

Attorney General Madigan, State Education Superintendent Koch launch Internet safety contest and ongoing initiatives to keep children safe online
  • State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined students at Springfield’s Lincoln Magnet School today to kick off the first statewide Internet safety contest to raise awareness about the dangers of the Internet and prevent the misuse of technology. con't

October 30, 2009 --Illinois students show gains on all state tests

39 schools and 3 districts make AYP for second consecutive year to move off academic improvement status
  • The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today that students are showing improvement on all tests administered by the state and that more than 40 schools and districts are being removed from improvement status as a result of their student performance, attendance rates and graduation rates. con't
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