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Looking for an impactful, hassle-free way to teach history, digital literacy, and empathy, aligned with Illinois curricu...
06/05/2026

Looking for an impactful, hassle-free way to teach history, digital literacy, and empathy, aligned with Illinois curriculum standards? Bring the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) directly to your school parking lot. This free, interactive museum on wheels features immersive multimedia exhibits and trained educators who spark critical conversations about human rights and social responsibility. Slots are filling up quickly for the upcoming school year. Learn more and request a visit today on the Mobile Museum of Tolerance website https://okt.to/ugy4UP.

06/04/2026

Summer EBT benefits are now being issued in Illinois.

Each eligible school-aged child will receive a one-time benefit of $120.

Most eligible families will receive benefits automatically, but some households may still need to apply.

💻 Visit abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal to:
-Check eligibility
-Confirm your information
-Apply if needed

06/04/2026

The last time Illinois had a similar "sales tax holiday" was in 2022.

The Illinois Teaching Excellence Program is transitioning from the National Board Resource Center at Illinois State Univ...
06/04/2026

The Illinois Teaching Excellence Program is transitioning from the National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University to ISBE. Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, ISBE will assume full responsibility for managing the Illinois Teaching Excellence Program. ISBE and NBRC are working collaboratively to ensure a smooth transition with uninterrupted services. Support for educators pursuing or maintaining National Board Certification will continue, including mentoring, professional learning opportunities, and financial incentives for eligible educators.

Contact [email protected] or visit ISBE's National Board Certified Teachers webpage https://okt.to/ALEc5G for more information.

The FY 2027 Truants’ Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) application...
06/03/2026

The FY 2027 Truants’ Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) application is now available to eligible applicants, including public school districts, Regional Offices of Education, community college districts, public university laboratory schools approved by ISBE, state-authorized charter schools, and area vocational centers. https://okt.to/MoGfzv

This competitive grant helps ensure that targeted students have equitable access to education by creating modified instructional programming, planning for truancy prevention and intervention services, and offering part-time or full-time options to regular school attendance. The deadline to submit a TAOEP NOFO application is June 29 at 4 p.m.

The school year 2026-27 School Nutrition Programs application is now available in the Web-Based Illinois Nutrition Syste...
06/03/2026

The school year 2026-27 School Nutrition Programs application is now available in the Web-Based Illinois Nutrition System (WINS). This application is an annual requirement for all sponsors to participate in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, After School Snack Program, Special Milk Program, and Illinois Free Lunch and Breakfast. Sponsors participating in the Community Eligibility Provision must complete this application to finalize participation plans in the meal programs for the upcoming school year.

All sponsors should view this training video https://okt.to/X5iYwQ to learn about the changes made to the SY 2026-27 application. Apply by June 30. Contact [email protected], 217-782-2491, or 800-545-7892 for assistance.

Athletes in Kewanee Community School District #229 are making history on the track. Jendayia Crowe and Mekya Powe recen...
06/03/2026

Athletes in Kewanee Community School District #229 are making history on the track. Jendayia Crowe and Mekya Powe recently broke the Kewanee High School indoor 60-meter hurdles records, securing impressive 10.22-second varsity and 10.98-second freshman/sophomore finishes respectively. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️👟🏆

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders says summer is a great time to relax, take it easy, and do a bit of p...
06/02/2026

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders says summer is a great time to relax, take it easy, and do a bit of preparation for the 2026-27 school year. Read his suggestions in this week's column. https://okt.to/OPTdZB

No child should go hungry when school is out. This summer, children 18 and younger can get free meals and snacks at more...
06/02/2026

No child should go hungry when school is out. This summer, children 18 and younger can get free meals and snacks at more than 1,000 sites across 72 counties in the state of Illinois. Learn how to find serving sites in your area: https://okt.to/YpEdJo

Over the weekend, the General Assembly approved Senate Bill 2427, legislation limiting cellphone use in schools. Governo...
06/02/2026

Over the weekend, the General Assembly approved Senate Bill 2427, legislation limiting cellphone use in schools. Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign it into law.

Now is the perfect time for public and charter school principals, teachers, and certified staff to complete the national survey examining school cellphone policies and their impact on student learning and well-being.

📱 This optional survey takes approximately five minutes to complete and is completely confidential. https://okt.to/mdJzbY

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