In 1964, Margaret Erlinger, the head of dance at the University of Illinois, was visiting Japan. There, she saw a man named Shozo Sato perform Kabuki and was enamored. After talking with Sato, Erlinger asked him if he’d want to come teach at the University of Illinois, and he said yes. Sato’s teachings at the university led…
The show is part of a growing movement to heal past harms committed against Native Americans. Other efforts include a bill requiring Native American history in public schools and new commitment by the University of Illinois to repatriate ancestral remains.
Over 75 percent of Illinois students with disabilities would see reduced supports, according to the US Department of Education.
Districts would also collect data on bullying for six years to inform next steps.
After a year of bargaining – and a six day strike – faculty and staff at Eastern Illinois University have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract.
CHAMPAIGN — Parents must be open and honest about the adultification and objectification of Black children. That was one of the points discussed by panelists of Monday night’s News, Brews and Beatz event, sponsored by Illinois Public Media. According to a 2017 study at Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequity, in comparison to their white…
Measure passed House last month.
In the women’s race, American Susannah Scaroni won her first wheelchair Boston Marathon title, crossing in 1:41.45.
As of 8 AM Friday, class is back in session at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. A week-long strike by the union representing faculty and support staff is on hold, while members consider the administration’s contract proposal. A ratification vote is expected sometime next week, although a date has not been set.
Effective halving of state funding has contributed to strikes at universities around Illinois.
Task force would review use of edTPA exam.
Most classes have been on hold at Eastern Illinois University while faculty and staff strike for better wages and hours — alongside faculty at two other public universities in the state.
Some districts could operate for years on money they’ve stashed away.
CHAMPAIGN – Children and families gathered at Martens Center in Champaign’s Human Kinetics Park this week to enjoy food and learn more about science – entirely in Spanish. The Cena y Ciencias (Supper and Science) program takes place on the first Monday of every month during the school year. The program is a collaboration involving…
Negotiations continue Friday between Eastern Illinois University and its faculty union. But the bargaining session will take place off campus — because the union began its strike on Thursday, and doesn’t want its members to have to cross picket lines for the meeting.