Education rule changes will provide students with a more equitable education
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association (IEA) and the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) announce their support for the Culturally Responsive …
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Ballot for JJC Board of Trustees have six candidates
JJC Board of Trustees have three seats to fill. This spring, election will take place to decide who will fill …
JJC to Receive Grant through WEI Program
The Illinois Community College Board’s Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) program has selected Joliet Junior College to give grant funding. JJC …
Junior Joliet College announces activation of 1.3 MW onsite solar system
Junior Joliet College (JJC) is the first public community college of the nation located in the south Chicago suburb. The …
Elgin teachers and supporters plan to rally for safe school return
The Board of Education (BOE) of the School District U46 is going to hold a meeting. The teachers and community …
JJC cross country teams give historic performance at National Championship Meet
The cross country teams of the Junior Joliet College created history at Division III National Championship Meet of the National …
JJC closes campuses effective Nov. 16 amid rising coronavirus cases
The positivity rate of Will County for the coronavirus is 18.6%, according to the Illinois Public Health Department (IDPH). JB …
Lake Forest teachers send warning letter to Board of Education about dangers of keeping schools open amid COVID
The Board of Education of Lake Forest School District 115 received a warning letter from the Lake Forest Education Association …
Lincoln Academy of Illinois honors UIS student Kodi Smith with Student Laureate Award
Kodi Smith, a University of Illinois Springfield student, has been selected as the winner of the Student Laureate Award. The …
UIS featured in federal government video series
A video series was shot at the University of Illinois Springfield’s Child Protection Training Academy. The series is serving as …
JJC Scholarship Fund to be benefited through Zonta Club’s LUNAFEST
Joliet Area’s Zonta Club is hosting LUNAFEST, a virtual film festival highlighting women as leaders in society. On Thursday, Oct.20, …
Illinois State Board of Education trains new teachers through instructional and mentorship program
It is a unique first year of teaching for new teachers in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) …
JJC’s Adult Education Students Earn Certificates
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joliet Junior College was preparing to transfer courses online in Mid-March. Adult education instructor Angela …
INPS awards grant to JJC student to study native flora on campus
Anthony Gibson, a Junior Joliet College (JJC) student, has been awarded a research grant to study a native flora on …
Free Virtual Sessions Offered by Rockford University
The region’s leading private four-year institution Rockford University announced it will offer sessions from its course, “Current Issues in American …
Greenville community sets up Education Connection
The Greenville Education Association (GEA) has worked with Greenville First Christian Church and Greenville University to set up the Education …
Sullivan High School goes $25 million renovation
Sullivan High School in Rogers Park. At 6631 N. Bosworth Ave. will underway massive renovations as Chicago has issued an …
Fair Contract Demanded by North Clay Educators
The North Clay Education Association (NCEA) is calling for the North Clay Community Unit School District #25 Board of Education …
CARES Act Funding Fall Applications Open Through Aug. 31
Joliet Junior College students can support their education this fall by applying for funding through the CARES Act. The applications …
Outdoor learning is a solution to reopen schools during COVID-19 pandemic
Virtual learning is not adequate for many working families and students due to the lack of technology access. Millions of …
$4.7 Million Investment for Expanding Apprenticeship Program
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a $4.7 million for expanding …
CDC put emphasis on reopening schools this fall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasized reopening schools this fall. In the previous guidelines, the CDC guided …
Plainfield Teachers Pushing for Starting School Year Remotely
Plainfield educators will be taking their questions regarding the start of the new school year to the public and the …
Program Cuts Forcing City Colleges Faculty to Stand Up
City Colleges of Chicago faculty members will be registering their protests through a rally at Kennedy-King College to fight cuts …
Illinois Governor Announced COVID Funding for PreK-12, Higher Education with Equity Focus
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that he will be dedicating $108.5 million in federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) …
Charles Box Scholarships Announced
Today, the Charles Box Scholarships have been unveiled by the region’s leading private four-year institution, Rockford University. The program will …
Highland Community College Announces Precautions
Highland Community College is preparing for the fall 2020 semester. They are welcoming back employees, students, and visitors to the …