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Chicago Ag Sciences High School Puts Boots-on-the-Ground Learning at the Center of Student Success

Students can pursue certifications in agriculture, veterinary science, construction, food handling, welding, drone operation, first aid, CPR and more. #agriculture #students

Chicago minority, low-income students struggling to make testing grade

At the high school level, just 32% of low-income 11th graders read at grade level and 17% proved to be competent in math. #tests #students

Lawmakers divided after federal complaint targets student mental health screening law

The law requires schools to administer yearly mental health checks for students in grades 3 through 12 without first obtaining affirmative parental permission. #mentalhealth #students

City Colleges Enrollment Rises for Fourth Consecutive Year, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

Since fall 2021, credit enrollment is up 41% among Black men, 37% among Black women, 35% among Latino men, and 24% among Latina women. #college #enrollment

NPR Journalist Natalie Y. Moore to Keynote Skyway Writers Festival at Prairie State College

Students from eight Skyway member colleges submitted original works in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama/screenplay categories for this year’s competition. #writiers #festival

Kennedy-King College, Purdue Northwest Launch Partnership to Expand Construction Management Education

The partnership is designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable while creating a seamless transition from a two-year to a four-year degree. #partnership #college

Illinois lawmakers push Pritzker on federal school choice program

In 2025, Congress passed a key Republican bill that included creating a federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations. #

Prairie State College Launches Evening Nursing Program to Meet Workforce Demand

The program debuted this semester with 22 students, filling every available seat. Classes meet during evening hours, with clinical rotations held on weekends—an option designed for students balancing full-time jobs or family responsibilities. #nursing

Nearly 470 Illinois High Schools Honored for Boosting Student Financial Aid Completion

ISAC announced the 2025–26 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence honorees this week, celebrating 469 schools across the state for their leadership in guiding students and families through the college financial aid process. #honored

Prairie State College Honors Part-Time Students for Summer 2025 Academic Achievement

To qualify, part-time students must complete at least 12 credit hours at PSC, take three or more credit hours during the summer term with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5. #honors

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