education

A new study indicates that Illinoisans are becoming more highly educated and compensated

Over the past ten years, the average Illinoisan has increased in income and improved in education, according to a recent…

1 year ago

10-Year-Old JJC Student on Path to Associate Degree

Benyamin Bamburac is not your typical 10-year-old; he is taking classes with students at least twice his age at Joliet Junior College.…

3 years ago

JJC Makes Education Affordable For Students

Guadalupe Medina, a computer science major, chose to attend JJC because it was more affordable to attend a community college…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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,…

4 years ago

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)…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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 years ago

$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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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