Education

The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire Lori Ragland as Rend Lake College's eighth President.

This federal program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by ISBE, ensures that children in participating child care centers, after-school programs, day care homes, and emergency shelters receive nutritious meals at no cost to families.

This data complements the Annie E. Casey Foundation Data Book by taking the national "rankings" and offering a more detailed, localized view of child well-being.

SkillsUSA Illinois had a record 100 students finish in the top-10 recently at the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

A law requiring tenure reviews took effect this month, and Indiana public universities must now conduct five-year reviews of professors, focusing on cultural and intellectual diversity.

Kentucky ranks 38th among states when it comes to child well-being, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

One central Indiana organization is helping to fulfill the state’s labor shortages by creating “See Yourself In,” a campaign to educate youth on STEM careers.

Missouri ranked 34th in the nation in the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book, data advocates can use to address educational setbacks and create a brighter future for children in the state.

For Black and Latino youths, job opportunities are low. A study says funding is needed to train them on the job application and interview process.

A new Indiana law requires university professors to offer multiple viewpoints in classrooms and lets students and staff report political bias.