In the 2021-22 school year, 43.7% of Pinckneyville School District 50 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
In the 2021-22 school year, 45.9% of Columbia Community Unit School District 4 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
In the 2021-22 school year, 48.1% of Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
In a world where young people often struggle to find their voice and make a difference, the Women's Leadership Initiative is providing a platform for success. This program, hosted by State Representative David Friess, pairs high school students with successful and influential women in their fields of interest. Through mentorship and guidance, these students are encouraged to take risks and embrace new challenges.One shining example of the impact of this initiative is Hanna, a former mentee from Chester High School. With the support of her mentor, Rita Sickmeyer, Owner of...