Foreign language, computer literacy among new school requirements . finding teachers may be issue
Samantha McDaniel Ogletree, Journal-Courier
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Addyson Avellone (middle) celebrates receiving her diploma with her Jacksonville High School classmates in 2019. New requirements approved by Gov. J.B. Pritzker will add foreign language and computer literacy studies to courses required for graduation in Illinois public schools.Journal-Courier
Several new graduation requirements have been mandated for Illinois high school students, including a foreign languages requirement that has educators worried.
House Bill 2170, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, will require all graduating students to have completed two credits of a foreign language, complete two laboratory science courses and participate in computer literacy.
School districts work to expand Black history inclusion
Samantha McDaniel Ogletree, Journal-Courier
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House Bill 2170 would expand requirements for African American history curriculum in the state’s public schools. It was sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Feb. 4.Plume Creative
Black history would see increased attention year round in schools under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature.
House Bill 2170 would expand requirements for African American history curriculum in the state’s public schools. It was sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Feb. 4.
While a lot of schools concentrate on Black history in February, which is Black History Month, some believe the focus is too limited.