The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation has generously given a $1 million grant, to be provided as $100,000 annually for Augustana College’s Prison Education Program in Rock Island, Illinois. This support will allow access to better resources such as libraries, internship opportunities, technological resources, guided research, and programs designed to prepare students to return to careers.Continue reading “Prison Educational Programs and Their Benefits”
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Chicago Teachers Union’s “Illegal Strike” Comes to an Uncertain End
On January 4th, after non-stop severe spikes in COVID cases in Chicago schools, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), representing 25,000 teachers and school personnel, refused to show up to their in-person classes until changes were made to the city’s health precautions. Although 91% of Chicago school teachers and staff are vaccinated, along with around halfContinue reading “Chicago Teachers Union’s “Illegal Strike” Comes to an Uncertain End”
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Proposes To Set Aside $600M, Spend $1.8 Billion
Democratic Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, proposed on Wednesday to set aside $600 million of its surplus revenue into a rainy day fund, while spending $1.8 billion on various projects. Included in Gov. Kelly’s blueprint for state spending through June 2023 are renovations to state office buildings, new health department laboratories, and undoing the financialContinue reading “Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Proposes To Set Aside $600M, Spend $1.8 Billion”
Build Back Better Bill Brushed Under the Rug
The Build Back Better Act saga has been a mere foreshadowing of a bunch of twists and turns that were expected to occur. The bill has passed through the House of Representatives and is being reviewed by the senate. In the meantime, Democratic senators are responsible for figuring out what will actually make it intoContinue reading “Build Back Better Bill Brushed Under the Rug”
Arizona’s Education System and Proposition 208
During the past few years, education became a more prevalent and forefront issue for the State of Arizona. Some may even argue that it is the most important issue. Arizona’s public education system is currently ranked as 49 out of the 50 states. There is a shortage of teachers and very limited resources. Ultimately, educationContinue reading “Arizona’s Education System and Proposition 208”
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