Month: February 2021

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Athlete of the Week: Savannah Orgeron

Mahomet-Seymour Sophomore Savannah Orgeron was been a force to be reckoned with in the Bulldogs’ first five games.The 5-foot-11 forward kicked off the season against Charleston with 15 points, including three three-pointers. The next night she contributed 12 points, five rebounds and a blocked shot.The Bulldogs picked up their first […]

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States Must Give Standardized Tests This Year

State education leaders learned Monday that The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will require federally mandated standardized exams this school year despite the pandemic. States, though, will receive “flexibility” in administering assessments in 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Instead of using the tests as an accountability tool, the […]

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Gov. Pritzker signs criminal justice reform bill

By RAYMON TRONCOSOCapitol News Illinoisrtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police certification and reforming use-of-force standards among numerous other provisions. Pritzker signed the legislation, House Bill 3653, referred to as the “Safe-T Act,” during […]

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Give your vision for how a board should communicate, problem solve, and still work through the pressing issues for teachers, students, and taxpayers.

Out-of-Township (Vote for 1) Justin Lamb: Having conversations outside of the public meetings is a way to address a lot of issues.  Developing a level of trust and respect among all members.  Taking the time to listen and understand the views of others.  Patrick MacKay: The board should embrace passionate […]