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We support preK-12 schools across Illinois to prepare each and every child to make meaningful contributions to society and live life to its fullest potential.

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

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Drum roll, please 🥁 The 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year is ... @ipsd204 's Dr. Rachael Mahmood🎉 Stay tuned for pics from this morning’s surprise announcement at Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora. Til then, learn more about Dr. Mahmood at . #ILSTOY24

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

We have good news to share! Educators are frontline workers & play a vital role in the healthy functioning of our communities. That’s why @GovPritzker and @IDPH announced today that Illinois teachers will be next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 1/4

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ISBE has submitted a statewide waiver application to @USedGov to waive all federally required assessments, summative designations, and reporting on accountability metrics on the Illinois Report Card for the 2019-20 school year. View the application at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala has declared that Remote Learning Days will begin for schools statewide on March 31 and continue until in-person instruction can resume. Learn more about Remote Learning Days at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Led by guidance from @CDCgov , @GovPritzker has announced an order requiring K-12 school staff, students, and visitors to wear masks indoors, regardless of vax status. Masks offer the simplest, most effective way to keep students safely in school, where they can learn and grow.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Today, we adopted new teaching standards to better serve our diverse student population & ensure they feel welcome, included & accepted at school. The standards will foster classroom & school environments to support all students’ backgrounds & cultures.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

The State Board of Education adopted a resolution today to affirm our commitment to eliminate racial injustice. We support our courageous educators and students across the state who have been organizing for lasting change, while being keenly aware that we all can do more.

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Illinois State Board of Education

5 years

Congratulations to Eric Combs, who was just named the 2020 Illinois Teacher of the Year at the #ThoseWhoExcel banquet! Eric is the Band Director at Richland County Middle School in Olney, where he often offers free instruments to entice student participation in the band program.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ISBE continues to count the Act of God Days, March 17 through March 30, as actual student attendance days. Act of God Days count toward the minimum length of the school year and do not need to be made up.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Given where we are, we believe it is more important to focus on supporting our students’ transition back to in-person learning, than to focus on assessments. That's why we will advocate for the @usedgov to make waivers available for spring 2021 assessments. 1/2

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Congratulations to our 2021 Illinois Teacher of the Year, @NTHSD219 's Justin Johnson!

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Illinois State Board of Education

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Here in Illinois, we do not shy away from our complex histories or identities. We encourage dialogue from multiple perspectives. We protect the freedom and professional judgment of educators. Read @TonySandersSupt 's message to teachers who want to teach 🍏

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Open Invitation to Florida and Texas Teachers: Come to Illinois. We Trust You

Sanders: Some states have become hostile to teachers' autonomy & rights and the very mission of education. Illinois protects them, and we’re hiring.

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Illinois State Board of Education

1 year

Dr. Tony Sanders from @sdu46 will be the new Illinois State Superintendent of Education starting in late February. Welcome, Dr. Sanders! Our Deputy Education Officer Krish Mohip will serve as interim superintendent during the transition. Learn more here:

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Read Dr. Ayala's message urging superintendents and principals to prioritize health and safety. We recognize the value of sports in students’ lives - but as COVID-19 cases rise across the state, the importance of following public health guidance has only increased.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

. @GovPritzker has announced that Remote Learning Days will continue through the end of the school year - to help save lives, flatten the curve, and stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

We thank @GovPritzker for sharing his message of gratitude for all Illinois teachers and school staff. How are YOU celebrating #TeacherAppreciationWeek ? Reach out and thank an educator today! #AllInIllinois #ILSchoolsStepUp

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Illinois State Board of Education

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To all of Illinois’ teachers, thank you, now more than ever. #TeacherAppreciationWeek Know a teacher who deserves special recognition? Share your story using the hashtag #AllinIllinois .

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

“Students will return to school this fall having experienced trauma, grief, anxiety, and loss during a global pandemic. We need to nurture the whole child now more than ever," said Dr. Christine Benson on joining @NASBE 's Whole Child Policy Study Group:

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NASBE Launches Project to Help States Ensure Supportive Learning Environments for Students

The Whole Child Policy Study Group will deepen the content expertise of state board members to lead on whole child policymaking in the wake of COVID-19.

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ISBE and @IDPH released guidance today to support all public and nonpublic schools in safely starting the 2020-21 school year in-person in Phase 4. Schools will use the requirements to develop local reopening plans. View the guidance at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

ISBE has delayed the opening of the 2021 spring assessment window to March 15, in response to requests from school districts and stakeholders. ISBE’s action today ensures no student will take a federally required assessment, including ACCESS, until March 15 at the earliest.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

We want to be sure you are aware of the free internet access opportunities from @ATT , @GetSpectrum , and @Comcast . ISBE has listed these opportunities at . Please share them with your students, staff, and communities.

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Illinois State Board of Education

5 years

The Illinois State Board of Education today appointed and swore in Dr. Carmen I. Ayala as the 30th State Superintendent of Education, effective March 1, 2019.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Today we released our Fall 2020 Learning Recommendations, created with the generous help of 58 educators who shared their time, energy, and wisdom to create a compass to guide all 852 Illinois districts through the uncharted terrain that lies ahead.

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Illinois State Board of Education

7 years

Congratulations to 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year Lindsey Jensen! #ThoseWhoExcel

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

State Superintendent Dr. Carmen I. Ayala addresses the brutal death of George Floyd and the role schools and educators have in stopping racism. Read her remarks in full at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Parents: Here’s what you need to know about the state requirements for students returning to schools this fall. Learn more at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

“This is an unprecedented event in our lifetime... We will get through this together.” Read State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala’s letter to districts on the announcement of mandatory statewide school closures at

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

. @GovPritzker 's administration awarded $2 million to recruit and support future educators across the state via the CTE Education Career Pathways Grant. Learn more at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

1 year

Education is a family affair for the Sanders family! Did you know that @TonySandersU46 's father, Ted, was the Illinois state superintendent of education from 1985-89? Ted Sanders also served as the U.S. deputy secretary of education under President George H.W. Bush.

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

We are so grateful to announce that Illinois has adopted Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards. The standards succeeded thanks to the voices of educators. Thank you for speaking out on behalf Illinois’ students. View the standards at

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Today is more than just a day off school. It’s a day to honor the life and legacy of a man who led the fight for racial equality and civil rights. Happy birthday, Dr. King.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ICYMI – Dr. Ayala sent a message dispelling a rumor about the possibility of @GovPritzker announcing today a return to fully remote learning for the fall. The rumor is false. At this time, there are no changes to the ISBE and @IDPH joint transition guidance for fall.

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Illinois State Board of Education

6 years

My 7th graders read The Alchemist by @paulocoelho , which tells the story of a shepherd boy on a journey to find his personal legend. Every year, they rise to the challenge w/ compelling questions & profound insights. They are natural philosophers. - @rcoppo1 #TOYtakeover

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

We know this is not the way that any of us envisioned this school year going. But we continue to be awed by your phenomenal creativity, resilience, empathy, and problem-solving prowess. The stories we see every day on social media and in the news inspire and motivate us 💪

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Chicago's own @ChanceTheRapper will honor teachers 7 p.m. Wed, Thurs & Fri live on Instagram with his Twilight Awards. He will surprise 10 teachers from across the nation with awards and a $300k donation to their schools through Box Tops for Education.

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Chance the Rapper on why he's honoring teachers across the nation

Chance the Rapper has some exciting plans in store for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week.

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Illinois State Board of Education

5 years

Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you to @ilprincipals for sharing this video of Dr. Carmen Ayala, and thank you to every principal across our state for the essential leadership you provide every day in our schools.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 months

Proud moment for Illinois! @Stanford + @Harvard study finds, “In reading, Illinois is one of only three states (along with Louisiana and Mississippi) whose achievement now exceeds 2019 levels.” 👏

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Study shows Illinois students have made a full recovery since the pandemic in English and language...

The state school superintendent has reason to brag a little.

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

(1/5) Dr. Ayala sent a letter to superintendents today, in response to the request for greater clarity on the action ISBE will take to enforce the universal indoor masking requirement. Read the letter:

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

“More than 50 percent of the students in Illinois are black and brown children. When people are being killed because of the color of their skin, we must assume our accountability as educational leaders." Read Superintendent Ayala's urgent message at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Do you have questions about face coverings and social distancing? ISBE has created a fall reopening FAQ as a follow-up to our guidance. View the FAQ at

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

. @GovPritzker , @ieanea , @iftaft , @IllinoisASA , @ilprincipals and ISBE have released a joint statement. View the statement at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

5 years

Read and share this warning for teens today from @IDPH about the harmful effects of vaping, which may have been the culprit that landed more than a dozen Midwest teens in the hospital. Learn about the dangers to students’ health at

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

“We recognize that we will never understand what our seniors are feeling, but we wanted our Class of 2020 to know that we are in this together and we will work through this together,” O’Brien said." #ilschoolsstepup

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Illinois State Board of Education

5 years

Congrats to the 25 outstanding administrators honored today at the fifth annual Superintendents of Distinction and @ILPrincipals Awards of Excellence Luncheon! This event was hosted in Springfield with ISBE, @IllinoisASA , @ilprincipals , and Horace Mann Companies.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Congratulations 👏 to the 18 Illinois schools that were named 2021 @NatlBlueRibbon Schools 🏅 by @usedgov ! @BraesideSch112 @ButlerSD53 @CCHSCorsairs @DisneyIIMagnet @ThisIsHCHS @LFHS_LakeForest @D64News @district30 @Prosser_CA @Westmont201

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Illinois State Board of Education

1 year

📣BIG NEWS! Illinois students’ Advanced Placement performance and participation has outpaced all other states! Between 2012 and 2022, we had the largest increase of any state in its percentage of high school graduates scoring a 3 or higher on an AP Exam, per @CollegeBoard 🎉👏✨

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Today ISBE hosted six tele-town halls with superintendents, regional superintendents, and other educational leaders across the state. More than 1,200 called in – and ISBE is so grateful to have had the opportunity to connect.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Illinois fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations.

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IDPH

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Illinois Fully Aligns with New CDC Masking Recommendations - Delta variant spreading twice as easily from person to person as previous strains making vaccinations even more important:

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Illinois State Board of Education

2 years

. @GovPritzker has announced $60 million in capital grants for early childhood education providers. These dollars will support the construction, expansion, and renovation of public school and not-for-profit early childhood facilities. More information here:

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Today, @IDPH and @ISBENews released Revised Public Health Guidance for Schools. This joint guidance makes important updates to the essential, layered mitigation strategies that facilitate the safe return to in-person instruction.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Parents who choose to get their students vaccinated against COVID-19 before the new school year begins should plan to schedule the first dose before the end of July. To take your shot, go here Thank you for doing your part to keep our communities healthy!

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

If a waiver is made available, Illinois will apply for it. Read the full letter from Dr. Ayala at: 2/2

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Congrats to Mandy Ellis, @tron2teach4u , @DTHS_Mr_Kaiser , and @AbirOthman ! They’ve been named @ilprincipals Principals of the Year. These awards recognize principals who have demonstrated a positive impact on their students and learning community.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

According to the CDC, suicide is a leading cause of death among teens in US, and rates of suicidal thoughts have increased during the pandemic. Learn how to recognize the signs to help your students in need

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

UPDATE: At the request of @ieanea , @iftaft , @IllinoisASA and @ilprincipals , @GovPritzker extends educator vaccine or testing requirement to allow schools more time to put testing and accountability measures in place. First dose or testing deadline is now Sept. 19.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Do you know an Illinois school teacher, custodian, administrator, nurse, bus driver, or volunteer who’s gone above and beyond during the pandemic? We all do! @GovPritzker invites you to nominate them for Teacher of the Year and Those Who Excel.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

. @Maine_207 raised $10k to provide nutrition for students during COVID19 closures. As Supt.Wallace says, “We knew we had to figure out a way to support those families with additional meal support beyond the free and reduced lunch program." #ILSchoolsStepUp

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District 207 raises $10K to support families with food, gift cards

During these unprecedented times, school districts across the country are faced with a multitude of challenges, from implementing e-Learning, to feeding students who are not physically at school, to...

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Illinois State Board of Education

2 years

ISBE and @IDPH have updated our guidance to reflect shorter isolation and quarantine times, effective immediately. Find FAQ, Exclusion Protocols and other documents at .

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

. @GovPritzker announced he will dedicate $50 million of Illinois’ federal funding under the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to meet the needs of K-12 schools. Read more at .

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Whether remotely, in-person, or blended, the health and safety of our students and educators remains our #⃣1⃣priority. Thanks to @ReadyIllinois for creating a dashboard showing how districts plan to provide instruction this fall .

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

We have good news! @USedGov let us know that our request to waive assessments, summative designations, and reporting on accountability metrics for the 2019-20 school year appears to meet all statutory requirements and that we can begin implementing these waivers.

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

We applaud all the IL districts caring for students in this crisis 👏🏽. Here's a story featuring @Yorkville115 , @PlanoCUSD88 and Oswego 308 — the beginning of an #ILschoolsstepup thread that's sure to grow:

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@ISBEnews

Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

"This pandemic has altered the fabric of how we teach, learn, and connect, but it has not shaken the core of what our schools do, which is take care of Illinois’ children and prepare them for what’s next." -Dr. Carmen I. Ayala.

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Dr. Carmen I. Ayala Remarks on the extension of Remote Learning Days...

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala speaks at Governor Pritzker’s press conference on 4-17-2020 to announce the extension of Remote Learning…

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Congratulations to @HoffmanHS chemistry teacher Tanya Katovich and @Naperville203 math teacher David Sladkey for receiving Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching!

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ISBE thanks all the teachers, nutrition staff, aides, and support personnel going above and beyond every day to care for the students of Illinois!

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IL Federation of Teachers

4 years

Share this graphic to say "We appreciate you!" to all our educators going above & beyond to serve our students, from teachers giving lessons online, to bus drivers & school staff making & delivering lunches and homework packets, to the employees keeping our schools clean & safe.

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Illinois State Board of Education

2 years

The CDC updated its school guidance on Jan. 6 with shorter isolation and quarantine times of 5 days to focus on the period when a person is most infectious, followed by continued masking for an additional 5 days. (1/4)

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Calling all districts: Use summer to readjust curricula to honor these historic times. Our students will return to us transformed and hungry for knowledge that contextualizes current events. Read more from Dr. Ayala in the Weekly Message:

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

UPDATE: Face shields have not been deemed effective for source control and are only to be used when other protections, such as face coverings or video instruction, are not available or appropriate. Read more from ISBE and @IDPH at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Everyone knows a teacher who has gone above and beyond to meet the needs of their students during the pandemic. Help us recognize Illinois’ outstanding teachers and nominate them for ISBE’s Teacher of the Year.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

🧵Today, the State Board unanimously adopted a resolution expressing support for the Superintendent to declare a return to fully in-person learning next school year with limited exceptions. View at 03.A In Person Learning Resolution 5-18-2021.pdf () (1/6)

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ISBE has released guidance on special education issues during the mandated statewide school closure.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Today, @govpritzker signed Executive Order 2020-40, which allows all schools to open for limited in-person educational purposes, such as summer school, following the completion of the regular 2019-20 school year. View the order at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

6 years

Congratulations to the 26 outstanding administrators honored by @IllinoisASA , @ilprincipals , @HoraceMann , and ISBE at the fourth annual Superintendents of Distinction and IPA Awards of Excellence Luncheon today!

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Illinois State Board of Education

1 year

Our hearts go out to everyone in Beardstown, mourning the tragic death of @BeardstownSupt Michael Smith. 💔

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Learn more about what the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards are – and what they are not – from @IllinoisStand .

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ISBE and @iarssil have issued guidance on school calendars. Please keep accurate records, but do not worry about calendar coding or revisions at this time. ROEs/ISCs and school districts will address calendars collaboratively in June:

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Illinois is on track to enter Phase 4 as the result of the effective social distancing measures implemented across the state. @IDPH requirements for in-person learning in Phase 4 are:

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

It’s Election Day tomorrow. As a reminder, the ISBE offices and all school buildings in the state will be closed except to serve as polling places. Let’s vote!

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

We are so proud of @IVVCCTE for donating a literal truckload of PPEs to frontline healthcare workers! #ILSchoolsStepUp

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

What are the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards? Learn more at: .

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Illinois State Board of Education

5 years

#TeacherAppreciationWeek is the perfect time to say “thank you” to the educators who make a difference in all our lives. Share your story on social media this week with the hashtag #ThankATeacher . And to every Illinois teacher – thank you, for all that you do.

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Illinois State Board of Education

2 years

. @IDPH announced yesterday that schools should continue to follow the current IDPH COVID-19 School Guidance, including for isolation & quarantine times. IDPH has adopted the CDC recommendation to reduce the number of days for isolation and quarantine for the general public. (1/3)

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

. @IDPH released a new FAQ explaining what to do if a student displays COVID-19 symptoms or a school experiences a positive case. Please note: This document supplements, not replaces, the Part 3 Joint Transition Guidance.

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Illinois State Board of Education

3 years

Shout out to the real MVPs 🏆 - Illinois' school administrative professionals. Thank you for all that you do to keep our schools running smoothly 👏🙌.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

You can take a teacher out of the classroom, but...this week, members of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association began offering to remote mentorships for free for students. Here’s where families can apply #ILSchoolsStepUp #keeplearning #keepteaching

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Great work being done by @d202schools student Kyle Grzybowski! Kyle is using a 3D printer to make face shields for nurses at Naperville’s Edward Hospital.

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Illinois State Board of Education

5 years

Happy Illinois Science Education Week! This week, we’re celebrating science teachers across the state. RT to thank your science teachers!

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Illinois State Board of Education

1 year

To make Illinois the best place to raise a family, we need to ensure ALL children can attend preschool. But preschool deserts don't have enough spaces to serve low-income kids. So we're offering grants to help existing preschools grow and new ones launch.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ISBE has updated its comprehensive guidance for the mandatory statewide school closure. Find it our website at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Attention school districts: Some college students are struggling to find student teacher placements due to COVID-19. If you’re interested in helping our future educators by hosting a student teacher, email preparation @isbe .net.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Please see today’s letter from Dr. Ayala for guidance regarding teacher evaluations during the 2020-21 school year

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

ISBE & @IDPH have released updated joint guidance on graduation ceremonies: . Thank you for your partnership in keeping our graduates, their families, and our school staff safe while also finding creative ways to honor the significance of this achievement.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Today we released Part One of our recommendations for transitioning to in-person instruction, which focuses on Considerations for Closing the 2019-20 School Year & Summer 2020: . Part One covers grading, SEL, summer school, PD & other preparations.

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

These student journalists from @Geneva304 lit up our morning with their amazing newscast! If you’ve got a spare six and a half minutes, watch and be inspired #KeepLearning #ILSchoolsStepUp

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GTV304 News 3/24/20

This video is about GTV304 News 3/24/20 remote live show

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Illinois State Board of Education

5 years

If it’s flashing, move over! Scott’s Law requires you to: -Reduce speed, -Change lanes if possible -Proceed with caution. @ILStatePolice

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Join a webinar tomorrow, April 3 at noon on addressing the social-emotional needs of remote K-12 learners at .

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Kathleen Duffy teaches global studies + AP🌏history, coaches🏐+🥎, sponsors Unsilence Club, and serves on Equity Team + Social Awareness, Cultural Diversity & SEL Committee @Barrington220 . She's our North Suburbs Regional Teacher of the Year! #2021ILTOY

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Barrington High School teacher is finalist for Illinois ‘Teacher of the Year’ honor

Barrington High School social studies teacher Kathleen Duffy has been named the 2021 North Suburbs Region “Teacher of the Year” by the Illinois State Board of Education, Barrington Scho…

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Illinois State Board of Education

4 years

Thank you to @GovPritzker and the members of the General Assembly for taking swift action to reinstate the option for paraprofessionals to gain licensure via a competency test. ISBE will begin issuing licenses to currently pending eligible applicants today.

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4 years

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Strengthening Pipeline of Paraprofessionals in Illinois Schools #twill

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Illinois State Board of Education

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Illinois leads the Midwest and ranks 5th in the nation for our growth in the percentage of high school grads achieving a score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement exams!

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