The Illinois State Board of Education worked with the National Sex Education Standards to provide topics such as gender identity and expression, consent and healthy relationships and interpersonal violence for K-12 education.
Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) highlighted preparations for the 100th birthday of the Mother Road—Route 66—during a public policy breakfast.
Jason Parsons, director of curriculum at the Canton School District, showed during a May 16 meeting the district is expanding its mentoring program for teachers fresh into the profession.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) will receive more funding thanks to an amendment to the Illinois Income Tax Act, supporting the organization's efforts in improving the health and well-being of children and their families.