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May 14, 2012 -- Illinois State Board of Education seeks members for the Student Advisory Council

High schoolers from across the state will represent student interests
  • The Illinois State Board of Education is now taking applications from eligible high school students interested in serving on the state agency’s 15-member Student Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2012-13 school year.   con't

May 8, 2012 -- Select Illinois districts accelerate education reform under federal Race to the Top program

Thirty-seven districts raise the bar to improve student achievement
  • The Illinois State Board of Education announced the final 37 Illinois school districts that will join with the state agency as part of the federal Race to the Top (RTT) phase three program. These districts will serve as leaders by first implementing key initiatives aimed at improving school performance and student achievement across the state under the $42.8 million RTT grant awarded to Illinois and participating districts.  con't

May 7, 2012 -- Students help spread digital safety message with annual Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest

State Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Gov. Simon recognize the best poster and electronic projects promoting online safety
  • The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) joined the offices of the Illinois Attorney General and the Illinois Lieutenant Governor on Monday, May 7, to recognize winners of the third annual Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest. The contest aims to raise awareness about making safe and respectful choices through digital communications. con't

May 3, 2012 -- Successful nutrition and physical activity practices shared during fifth annual Illinois School Wellness Conference

Nearly 100 Illinois schools earn HealthierUS School Challenge certification
  • Educators and health experts from across the state discussed updated nutrition standards and innovative physical education strategies Thursday during the fifth annual Illinois School Wellness and Recognition Conference in Springfield.   con't







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