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The Springfield Public School's next superintendent shares his hopes for the district | First Listen
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (43+ words) Terrance Jordan discusses his experience as an educator and his vision for District 186 moving forward. Terrance Jordan discusses his experience as an educator and his vision for District 186 moving forward. Jordan will take over in July when Superintendent Jennifer Gill…...
How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (786+ words) Putting together a school meal isn't easy. "It is a puzzle essentially," said Lori Nelson of the Chef Ann Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes scratch cooking in schools. "When you think about the guidelines, there's so many different pieces that…...
State looks to expand manufacturing training at community colleges
22+ hour, 10+ min ago (1085+ words) As the U.S. sheds manufacturing jobs, Illinois is accepting applications for $24 million in grant funding to establish training facilities at community colleges aimed at bolstering the state's manufacturing labor pool. The funding is for six "manufacturing training academies" at downstate community…...
Oldfield chosen as new LLCC president
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (224+ words) Lincoln Land Community College has chosen its next president. Curt Oldfield has served as president of Spoon River College for nearly 14 years. An announcement said he oversaw increased retention, expanded workforce development programs and developed strategic partnerships. The LLCC Board…...
Former Springfield public schools superintendent Diane Rutledge has died
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (446+ words) Diane Rutledge, who started her career as a teacher and rose to become District 186 superintendent, has died. Rutledge was superintendent from 2002-2007 and then executive director of the Large Unit District Association, an organization that advocates on behalf of school systems…...
Terrance Jordan officially named new District 186 superintendent
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (88+ words) Springfield's school board unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Terrance Jordan to be the next superintendent Monday night. Jordan has served most recently as Assistant Superintendent of Family, Community, and School Leadership for the district. That role involves strengthening relationships…...
The Ball Chatham School District to hold meetings to discuss upcoming referendum | First Listen
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (138+ words) The Ball Chatham School District to hold meetings to discuss upcoming referendum | First Listen'NPR Illinois - On Air Now Playing NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS - On Air Now Playing NPR Illinois Classic | 91.9 HD2 - On Air Now Playing The X from NPR Illinois | 91.9 HD3 The Ball…...
Ball-Chatham School District plans informational meetings on referendum
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (183+ words) School leaders in the Ball-Chatham district have identified more than 400 projects that need to be address. But it will take additional funding from taxpayers. A referendum on the March 17 ballot, if successful, is estimated to cost the average homeowner an…...
Statewide: When a college degree isn't enough
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (60+ words) Statewide: When a college degree isn't enough'NPR Illinois There was a time when having a college degree helped ensure those individuals could find jobs and keep them. But something is changing in the current workforce climate. A college degree, while…...
Literacy Jam - Feb. 7
1+ week, 1+ day ago (590+ words) Two free admission days highlight the celebration for Mr. Lincoln's 217th birthday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in February!Join us for free admission for all guests on both Saturday, February 7, and Thursday, February 12.On Saturday, February 7, we'll…...