The 2022 Inspire Scholarships is now open for applications. The scholarship program, sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, will be given to Batavia Unit District 101 high school seniors, with up to four awards given.
Schools across the Fox Valley saw declines in students English and mathematics proficiency skills during a pandemic-impacted school year mirroring a statewide trend. Yet the 2021 Illinois Report Card results are not comparable to pre-pandemic years for several reasons and can t be used as a yardstick to measure student performance or growth, educators say.
Joanne Spitz of Batavia has been on the front lines of volunteering for the past 30 years, most notably in helping Batavia sutdents through the CHIP IN program and giving away prom dresses.