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Back-to-School Assistance: Backpack & School Supply Giveaways
If you’re in need of free backpacks or school supplies for your kids this year, several Rockford, IL area businesses and organizations can help! We’ve put together a list of places offering backpack and school supply giveaways so your kids can start the school year off with everything they need.
Beloit School District hosts ‘table talk’ about denied funding referendum
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Beloit School District looks to move forward with a funding referendum that has been denied for the past two years. “It’s easy for my staff to share the positive things, but it’s a lot better when everyone is sharing those things,” said Superintendent Dr. Willie Garrison II “And these table talks […]
How Online Degree Programs Can Transform Your Career In Education
This content was produced in partnership with Archer Education. In today's fast-paced environment, the field of education is constantly evolving. Online degree programs offer a flexible and convenient way to advance your career. Discover how these programs can help you achieve your professional goals. The rise of online degree programs...
Teachers spending their own money stocking classrooms; Rockford Goodwill steps in
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With school supplies costs up by almost 24% since 2022, teachers have been using their own money to help stock their classrooms. “It was really just a desk and furniture and everything else was for me, I had to buy,” said Ledgewood Elementary teacher Amie Spitson. “The school did provide me […]
Local students honored for Spring 2024 academic achievement at Rock Valley College
Rockton, IL - Mya Goral, Mel Hill, Kristin Landerholm, Dahlia Marshall, Emma Matrick, Nicholas Wagner. Roscoe, IL - Ingrid Arvesen, Cody Charboneau, Joseph Dugan, Ryan Fultz, Ian Gelander, Alyssa Loch, Rachael Manning, Kit Marro, Juan Neira, Brandon Ngo, Gabriella Schultz, Sarah Yeager. South Beloit, IL - Michael Honson, Alexis Mackey,...
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