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Oregon High School teacher named Illinois Teacher of the Year
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022  Share on Twitter/X
One Oregon High School teacher receives the surprise of a lifetime as she’s named the 2022 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
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By: Ali Rasper

Upstate charter school offers unique experience
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022  Share on Twitter/X
Is your child interested in learning a second language? A Greenville charter school is offering something that’s rare in South Carolina and enrollment is open for next year.Speaking a second language is second nature for students at East Link Academy, a Chinese-immersion public charter school for elementary and middle school students.
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By: Brookley Cromer

JCPS officials unveil new school choice proposal
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022  Share on Twitter/X
Jefferson County Public Schools officials have unveiled their new plan for school assignment. JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio said the district is hoping to address the burden on Black students and their families under the current school assignment strategy.
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By: Breya Jones

A Silver Lining: Pandemic Leads to Soaring Support of School Choice
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022  Share on Twitter/X
A great read into the emergence of school choice throughout the pandemic. "If parents can maintain the momentum that helped them flip school board seats, they may be able to make something good out of two very difficult years for our kids"
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By: Cynthia Allen

Students at Chicago's St. Nicholas Cathedral School offer prayers for Ukraine
Monday, March 21st 2022  Share on Twitter/X
As the war in Ukraine continues, some of Chicago's youngest residents are continuing to call for peace there.
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By: MEREDITH BARACK