CHAMPAIGN—On a rainy Friday evening around 5 p.m., the Ikenberry dining hall at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was quiet. That was until the sounds of clapping and people cheering filled the second floor. Members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization jumped around and hugged as news broke that they finally had a new contract. In…
Born in Mexico, Citlaly Stanton moved to Illinois in 2014. Once here, she got married and is now raising two children.
Move would likely cause school redistricting for many elementary school students URBANA — At a committee meeting of community members and school administrators, the district superintendent unveiled a possible plan to turn Wiley Elementary school into a sixth grade center. This plan didn’t appeal to many community members. Wiley is closing its doors starting this…
It was a quiet morning at the University of Illinois’ Campus Recreation Center East. Only a handful of people had dropped in for a COVID-19 test.
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.