AIRSS News

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The Arlington and Arlene Seymour Center for Rural Education launches to support schools across the state.

The exciting news was shared with school administrators from across Illinois.

After years of hard work and strong rural advocacy, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 1787 – The Rural Education Advisory Council.

Dear rural educators, The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools extends our heartfelt gratitude to all rural and small school teachers for their unwavering dedication in shaping the minds and futures of students in underserved areas, often without many resources or recognition. Your commitment to education is inspiring and truly makes a difference, and

The Bill passes unanimously in a Senate committee.

Join us as a witness to support the passage of a critical bill.

The partnership enables North Central to expand its outreach for the Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program and Character Education Certificate program to AIRSS members.

In the Governor’s budget address put forward number of proposals to support education, and specifically rural and small schools.