schools

At least two Stateline area schools are holding events to coincide with National School Choice Week, which takes place January 25th through the 31st. St. James School in Belvidere plans an Open House for prospective students and their families on Tuesday, January 27 at 9 a...

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network Here’s the new governor’s chance to make good on a promise spend more on education. The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking an increase of 10 percent from the Illinois General Assembly: $7...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — An audit shows the Rockford School District's $8.8 million deficit was the result of an accounting change and higher-than-anticipated salaries. The Rockford Register Star reports the Rockford School Board has voted to approve a financial audit of the fiscal year that ended June 30...

Following yesterday's post about enrollment increasing at Rockford University, I have another encouraging education story to share. Prairie Hill Elementary School in South Beloit has been recognized by the Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2014...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The Rockford School District will spend nearly $670,000 to tear down its former administration building and help clear the way for a $22 million downtown sports complex. The school board voted 5-2 Tuesday on the agreement with the city of Rockford, the Rockford Register Star reported...

Well, this is discouraging. A new study by WalletHub.com claims that Rockford is the third least-educated metro area in the country.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A panel of top Democratic House lawmakers has been quietly meeting to discuss a proposed overhaul of Illinois' dated school funding formula, which, if approved, would direct more state money to poorer rural districts at the expense of wealthier suburban districts...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The Rockford School Board has approved a $250 million facilities plan that will have some students changing schools as soon as fall 2015. The Rockford Register Star reports the board voted Tuesday to close eight schools, build two new ones and make improvements at the district's other 38 facilities...

John Gregory -- Illinois Radio Network A new law will allow Illinois schools without nurses to administer medicine to children with severe allergies. Under the law, school personnel can be trained to administer epinephrine injections, or epi-pens, to kids who are having a severe allergic reaction...