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More than $2.5 million in federal grants awarded to 17 educational partnerships; Money helps high-risk, low-income families
- The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today announced more than $2.5 million in family literacy grants are being awarded to 17 educational partnerships involving school districts, regional offices of education, higher education institutions and community organizations around the state.
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Courses and Assessment will be updated to better prepare students to succeed in the workplace
- The Illinois State Board of Education announced today that Illinois is joining 12 other states to develop rigorous career-ready standards. Illinois, Louisiana and Nevada are the latest to join “The State Leadership Initiative.” con't
Schools statewide receive a total of $2.2 million to increase fruit & vegetable offerings; More students have access to healthy eating choices
- The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today that 141 schools will participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during the 2009-10 school year. con't
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