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January 26, 2012 -- State Board recommends responsible increase in education funding

$265.2 million increase from FY 2012 still below previous state funding levels for education; State funding has been reduced by about $650 million since FY2009
  • The Illinois State Board of Education today approved a Fiscal Year 2013 State General Funds budget recommendation that provides a nearly $265.2 million, or 3.9 percent increase over the current year.  con't

January 19, 2012 -- State looks to students to help spread digital safety message

State Education Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Governor Simon focus on teaching children safe choices in ‘digital world’
  • The Illinois State Board of Education, Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Lieutenant Governor’s Office today launched the third statewide Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest to raise awareness about making safe and respectful choices through digital communications. The contest, open to students in grades kindergarten through 12, encourages students to create posters or electronic messages addressing this year’s theme “Bystander Intervention,” or the idea that students who witness bullying can take action against it.  con't

January 18, 2012 -- Illinois Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program

Delegates to travel to D.C. and receive $5,000 scholarship
  • The Illinois State Board of Education joins U.S. Senators Richard J. Durbin and Mark Kirk in congratulating the two Illinois high school students selected as delegates to the 50th Anniversary U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. in March. Robert Chun of Oak Brook and Patrick McGlasson of Eldred were selected from applicants across the state to represent Illinois.  con't

January 9, 2012 -- Illinois launching recognition program for energy efficient ‘Green Ribbon’ schools

State Board of Education accepting nominations from schools taking comprehensive approach to environmental education and management
  • The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has launched the first Illinois Green Ribbon Schools awards program, recognizing schools that are leading the way to promote sustainability and environmental education.  con't











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