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Usually around this time of year, budget discussions are in full swing. However, these are not usual times and this is certainly not a usual year. The House and Senate are seemingly moving forward with separate budget proposals for FY 09. This is similar to what happened last year, and the result was a session that didn’t end until December.  more....

Teachers' Academy for Life-Long Learning

The 7th Annual Teachers’ Academy for Life-Long Learning (TALL) is scheduled for June 23-27, 2008 on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  "What about the Arts? Weaving Them into the Curriculum" is the theme of the week long workshop. Join educators from throughout the state to gain knowledge and skills and to develop lessons that can used in the classroom.

IEA Member-Lobbyists Tell Governor: "Keep Your Promise"

Approximately 1,000 Illinois Education Association (IEA) members came to the State Capitol Wednesday to tell Gov. Blagojevich to keep the promise that state funding for school districts would arrive during June, as scheduled. [Read More]
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U-46 superintendent again announced without contract first
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District 300 bus drivers to vote on union
Union, district agree on contract
Employer objects to teachers union request
Chance to update state constitution will be in voters hands

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Update on Blue-Green Alliance
Rick Berman doesn't like us very much
A victory for Freedom of Belief in Higher Education

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