Local High School Students Invited to 'Empowering Tomorrow's Teachers' Event at Shawnee Community College

Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Illinois, will host the Southern Illinois Future Teacher Coalition (SIFTC) event on March 21, 2024. The event, titled 'Empowering Tomorrow's Teachers: Inspire, Educate, Lead,' is anticipated to draw about 300 high school students from 16 local schools.

These schools include Anna-Jonesboro, Carterville, Cobden, Dongola, Eldorado, West Frankfort, Goreville, Harrisburg, Herrin, Johnston City, Joppa, Marion, Massac County, Meridian, Shawnee, and Vienna High Schools. The students will participate in activities to promote education and address the regional teacher shortage.

SIFTC is a joint initiative of John A. Logan College, Shawnee Community College, Southern Illinois University, the Illinois State Board of Education, and 20 southern Illinois high schools. Its goal is to address the lack of teachers in the region through specific local programs.

The event at Shawnee Community College is a part of SIFTC's strategy to inspire and educate potential teachers. The students' involvement is considered an important step in promoting education and inspiring future teachers.

For more details about SIFTC and its initiatives, one can visit the Vienna High School website. The event provides a valuable chance for students to understand the teaching profession better and contribute to the solution for the teacher shortage.

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