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Experts Warn 4 Illinois Universities Among Worst in America?
There is an unusual warning about 4 Illinois places of higher learning being considered as a bad deal for students and among the worst in America - allegedly. I tend to be a skeptical person when I see articles like the one shared by the Herald Weekly which said "The Worst Schools in the U.S: You’ve Been Warned". They give different reasons for why each university or trade school is included, but the general reasons they ding places include low graduation rates, high tuition costs versus how much salary the average graduate makes after 6 years and dangerous campuses.
University of Chicago Law School Report Finds Illinois Failing to Protect Immigrant Crime Victims
Study highlights challenges faced by immigrant victims amid migrant influx. A recent report from the University of Chicago’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic has revealed significant shortcomings in Illinois’ protection of immigrant victims of crime and human trafficking. The study highlights the range of crimes against immigrants, including labor trafficking and forced sexual exploitation.
Why are Illinois Lawmakers making it EASIER to become a Teacher?
We are facing a teacher shortage in the Land of Lincoln, but is it smart to make it EASIER to become a teacher? Here is what lawmakers are debating at the state capitol... According to a recent article from The State Journal-Register, lawmakers in Illinois are debating House Bill 5057 which would make it easier for someone to become a teacher in the Land of Lincoln. The bill would create a new test for prospective teachers to take that if the person passed would make them eligible to teach K through 6th grade.
Local Schools Embrace Mental Health Awareness Month with Special Events and Talks
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