Greene schools looking to partner on vocational education
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Journal-Courier
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Greene County school districts are looking at what each offers and how they can work together to make sure each program is filled. Sol Stock | Getty Images
Greene County’s three school districts are weighing working together to ensure their students have access to a variety of vocational education programs.
While each district offers vocational programs, the available classes differ.
“Anytime we have an opening, we’d consider asking if (the other two districts) have any students interested in participating,” said Mark Scott, superintendent of North Greene schools.
The 100 Best Community Colleges in America
By Elizabeth Jackson, Stacker News
On 5/16/21 at 8:00 AM EDT
With college costs mounting and student debt remaining a hot topic of conversation, public opinion on four-year colleges has begun to shift, as people contemplate whether they are in fact the only or best option for all students. An estimated 8.7 million undergraduates enrolled in public, two-year colleges during the 2016–17 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. A 2019 study from TD Ameritrade found 36 percent of Gen Z students considered attending a community college before a four-year college, while 21 percent considered attending a community college instead of a four-year college.
Schnucks employee receives surprise visit from the mayor for his heroic act
A few weeks ago, Ben Mazur, a courtesy clerk at the Alton store, rescued a baby in a runaway cart. On Wednesday, he s honored with a day named after him. Author: Jeff Cavallin Updated: 8:45 PM CDT May 5, 2021
ALTON, Ill. On Wednesday, Schnucks courtesy clerk Ben Mazur reluctantly took credit for his act of heroism last month, when he reacted without hesitation and saved a baby in a runaway grocery cart.
With Mazur s colleagues at Schnucks gathered around, the mayor of Alton, Illinois, David Goins, made a surprise visit to the store and presented Mazur with a certificate proclaiming May 5 Ben Mazur Day.
Friends of Leclaire honored by Illinois historical society
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The Friends of Leclaire newsletter was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Illinois State Historical Society at its Best of Illinois History celebration on April 23.
EDWARDSVILLE The Friends of Leclaire Newsletter was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Illinois State Historical Society at its Best of Illinois History celebration held via Zoom on April 23.
The quarterly publication has been produced by the Friends of Leclaire (FOL) since 1990. The newsletter was founded by Dr. Robert Blain when the Friends of Leclaire organization was created following a centennial celebration for the historic Village of Leclaire in Edwardsville. The community was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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