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If it weren’t for the curious mind and adventurous nature of a former professor from Illinois Wesleyan and Illinois State universities, the United States…
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After commonly being the only woman and person of color in STEM circles, Candice Halbert decided to make a change.Halbert is a scientific associate at Oak…
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What’s the point of points-based grading?Jay Percell found himself asking that question a lot during his decade as a high school teacher.“I remember…
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There are lots of good reasons to become a teacher. It’s rewarding. Kids need you. And because of a teacher shortage, the state needs you too.But Shamaine…
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The Unit 5 school board has developed a schedule to announce its new superintendent by the end of January. The confidential search will open Monday and…
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Tri-Valley Middle School was named one of 25 Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools to receive a 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools award.A press…
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Central Illinois Girl Scouts are seeking new methods to recruit girls to combat a drop in enrollment.The organization has been a staple of childhood…
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The Unit 5 school district is on track to end this fiscal year with a $12.8 million deficit. That's part of the tentative $192 million total budget for…
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Even if the conversations are uncomfortable, a community sex educator said it's important for parents to start young when talking about themes of sex and…
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The Unit 5 school board approved a change to its finals policy Wednesday, expanding final exam exemptions to include high school juniors.Director for…