Technology In The Classroom Pt. I: Interest In Computer Science Increases
While most high schools teach an assortment of foreign languages: Spanish, French, German – other types of languages are finding their way into classrooms» E-Mail This
View ArticleTechnology In The Classroom Pt. II: iPads Used Daily
Paper notebooks are still a requirement in schools. But devices like iPads are becoming increasingly more popular in classrooms. In the second half of the» E-Mail This
View ArticleSchools Feed Kids Over Summer Months — For Free
District 186 students might be on break, but many are still showing up at schools. Six different schools offer free meals to students during the summer» E-Mail This
View Article"Sharefest" Brings Make-Overs To Springfield Schools
Called "Sharefest" - this weekend over one-thousand volunteers will gather to tear up carpet, paint walls, and generally improve the appearance of Jane» E-Mail This
View ArticleIn-Depth Interview: Interim Supt. For District 186, Robert Leming
WUIS caught up with Robert Leming on a variety of issues, including how high speed rail could affect schools in the district, his vision for changes with» E-Mail This
View Article'The Matthew Project' Aims To Help Homeless Students
The project, founded by Ann Libri, started simple by collected clothing and school supplies for students growing up in unstable environments. This year,» E-Mail This
View ArticleSupt. Search, Property Tax Referendum Among Issues In Dist. 186
A property tax referendum may be posed to Springfield voters next year, if a group of parents gets its way. The group says itll campaign on the issue from» E-Mail This
View ArticleSuperintendent Search Draws Feedback From Springfield Community
A search firm hired by district 186 to help in the hunt for a new Springfield public schools superintendent recently shared its findings after turning to» E-Mail This
View ArticleNAACP Threatens To Sue District 186
District 186 says it's working hard to hire more minority teachers and administrators. Still, the percentage of minorities in those roles is only half...» E-Mail This
View ArticleStudents Must Make Up Cancelled Classes
Four extra days of class have been added to the calendar for Springfield public schools, pushing the last day to June 4th. WUIS took a look at how it's...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDistrict 186 Considers Tax Referendum Possibilities
Springfield's district 186 is struggling to fill a 5 million dollar gap in the budget for the coming school year. A group of parents and community...» E-Mail This
View ArticleInterview: Jennifer Gill, Incoming 186 Superintendent
It took about a year - but Springfield has officially found a replacement for its previous district 186 superintendent. Jennifer Gill will take over the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDist. 186 Will Look At Additional Cuts To Budget
As Springfield public schools look to save around $5 million dollars, jobs and programs are on the chopping block. And yet, some say even those cuts...» E-Mail This
View ArticleSpringfield Supt. Previews Coming School Year
District 186 students are back in the classroom on Monday. They will see some changes, including all Springfield public schools observing a one hour...» E-Mail This
View ArticleWUIS Education Desk: Springfield Mayoral Candidates Talk District 186
The mayor of Springfield has no authority over the public school district. But with so many campaign promises dependent on growing the city's tax base...» E-Mail This
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