Education
Hillcrest High School’s Positive Progress in Academic Success
Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills is experiencing significant academic progress as the 2026-27 school year begins. In the 2025-26 school year, the District 228 school reported a 99% freshman OnTrack rate and 99%
Waubonsee Community College Launches Food Pantry to Combat Student Hunger
The Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove has launched a new food pantry to address student food insecurity. The Gathering Resources and Offering Vital Essentials (GROVE) pantry is supported by local donations and partnerships with
Parents Advise on Cost-Effective College Choices
Parental Guidance on College Costs Parents often share wisdom on various parenting challenges, and college funding is a common topic. With tuition prices increasing and federal student loan options limited, advice from experienced parents can
Proposed Legislation Aims to Simplify Student Loan Repayment
A new bill in Congress seeks to automatically enroll struggling federal student loan borrowers into more affordable repayment plans before they default. The legislation, known as the Streamlining Income-Driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education
Tax-Credit Scholarship Controversy in New York
New York teachers unions are mobilizing against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to join a federal tax-credit scholarship program, alleging misinformation about the policy. Sydney Altfield, CEO of Teach Coalition, argues opponents are promoting falsehoods about
Universities and the Dilemma of Political Influence
Universities face a critical challenge. The balance between political ideology and factual integrity is skewing. This imbalance threatens public confidence in higher education institutions. When political dogma overshadows truth, the credibility of universities is at
Pentagon Prepares 9/11 Visitor Education Center to Uphold Promise to ‘Never Forget’
Twenty-five years after the commitment to “Never Forget” the 9/11 attacks, this pledge now depends heavily on education for over 100 million Americans who lack firsthand memories of the event. The Pentagon is set to
Building Peace: Impact of the Peace Warriors Program at Legal Prep Charter Academy
Jessica Rule and Javon Phillips, both 18, started their journeys into higher education with unique goals. Rule joined Illinois State University, focusing on musical theater, while Phillips pursued computer science at Northern Illinois University. They
Survey Reveals Students’ Views on Campus Violence and Free Speech
A recent survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) shows that 30% of college students across the nation consider violence an acceptable method to prevent controversial speakers at campus events. According to
Former Teacher Exposes Ideology in Teacher Training Programs
A former teacher has brought to light concerns about the ideology being promoted in teacher training programs across the country. The educator, who has chosen to remain anonymous, describes a training environment steeped in specific