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Black History Month: A Look Back At The Fight For Education Equality In Illinois During The Civil War Era

Tom Emery — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:20:41 +0000

Equality in education was an issue in Illinois even before the Civil War. After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the end of the war, many took up the challenge of equal opportunity in public education. At the forefront was Illinois State University, the state’s first public institution of higher learning, which used its position […]

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Families can support kids’ mental health whether they’re learning remotely or at school – here’s how

Erika Bocknek — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:40:58 +0000

Good mental health is the ability to adapt to changes and stress. Whatever school looks like, parents can help keep kids' social-emotional development on track in these four areas.

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What the Supreme Court’s decision on LGBT employment discrimination will mean for transgender Americans

Christopher Carpenter and Gilbert Gonzales — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:35:00 +0000

In a national survey, transgender individuals had worse employment outcomes, lower incomes and higher rates of poverty than cisgender people.

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