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Dual Credit Funding Approved

Jun 5, 2023 1 3 min read
Illinois Dual Credit Blog
Illinois’ FY24 budget was full of investments for education; $250 million investment in the Governor’s Smart Start initiative to expand access to early childhood education, an additional $350 million for Evidence-Based Funding to ensure each and every Illinois’ student receives a high-quality education, and an increase of $100 million for Monetary Award Program (MAP) scholarships […]

When We Catch a Child Being Kind

May 25, 2023 0 2 min read
When We Catch a Child Being Kind
Any time we catch students being kind, we celebrate their powerful act by acknowledging it on our kindness tree.

Modeling Kindness for Our Students

May 24, 2023 0 4 min read
Modeling Kindness for Our Students
Our school’s story proves that every school can — and should — Teach Kindness.

Making a Commitment to Teaching Kindness

May 23, 2023 0 2 min read
Student note cards complete the "I am" wall at Palmer Elementary School.
The lessons that you get when participating in Teach Kindness help students develop skills that you really need for a successful life.

Springfield Budget Priorities

May 17, 2023 0 2 min read
Illinois state capitol
The General Assembly’s big focus is wrapping up the budget for the new fiscal year.

Add Your Voice for a Better Illinois

May 12, 2023 0 2 min read
Add Your Voice for a Better Illinois
It’s on us to stand up and do what’s right. Tell Springfield to eliminate juvenile court fees and fines.