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Governor announces $32.8 million
in federal grants for K-3 reading

[SEPT. 10, 2002]  CHICAGO — Gov. George Ryan announced Friday that the federal Department of Education will award the state of Illinois nearly $33 million in grants to help schools and school districts improve children’s reading achievement at the K-3 levels as well as to fund professional development programs for educators.

This funding, awarded by U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige, is the first part of a multiyear Reading First grant designed to implement scientifically proven methods of instruction to help improve the reading achievement levels of children. Reading First was passed by Congress under the “No Child Left Behind Act” of 2001.

“We all know that the ability to read proficiently is a basic skill everyone should have. This starts with children at the youngest age,” Gov. Ryan said. “Lura Lynn and I have always believed in this idea through the Illinois Reads program and Futures for Kids. This grant will help brighten the futures of Illinois’ most needy children.”

The Illinois State Board of Education has identified 54 school districts, based on poverty level and test scores, that are eligible to receive portions of the Reading First grant. The geographic spread of eligible school districts ranges from the Chicago Public Schools to the Rock Island School District to school districts at the southern tip of Illinois.

School districts that receive grant funding will use the monies to purchase materials and provide assessments that have been scientifically researched and proven by the National Reading Panel to raise children’s reading achievement by teaching fundamental skills children need to learn to read proficiently.

[Illinois Government News Network
press release]

lllinois Early Learning Project on the Web

The site offers printable "Tip Sheets" for caregivers and parents, "Frequently Asked Questions" (and their responses), a statewide calendar of events for parents and caregivers, an easy-to-use database of links to the best of the Web on topics of high interest, and online chats.

The site became publicly accessible in November 2001.

[News release]

[SEPT. 3, 2002]  A record number of students have enrolled for fall classes at Lincoln College. The figures show an enrollment increase of 10 percent over last year, and the number of students living on campus is up by 19 percent compared with last year’s figures.

 The increase in residential students is a hurdle that has made dorm space availability an issue, but Lincoln College Vice-President of Student Services Rod Rumler indicates that the increase in students in the residence halls is a good problem to have.

"We’ve had a substantial increase in student housing, and not too many private colleges can attest to this fact," Rumler said.

"At the moment, we are still trying to find enough beds to accommodate our student demands; however, we believe when students move in, we will have the situation under control."

Residential housing at Lincoln College opened Aug. 25, with 335 freshmen scheduled to move into the dorms.

Lincoln College Director of Admissions Tony Schilling says the new enrollment record reflects Lincoln College’s goal for attracting more students.

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"Lincoln College offers a residential experience with a great supportive environment for those students who need help with general education courses," Schilling said. "The overwhelming response is the result of the Lincoln College admission staff doing a great job by finding students who are looking for what we offer."

Lincoln College has almost 800 full-time and part-time students at the Lincoln campus.

Lincoln College President Jack Nutt says the growth reflects the college’s personal approach to helping students work toward an associate degree. "Students are looking for a place where they can receive quality education and personal attention," he said. "Lincoln College provides those two elements, and the enrollment figures are the proof."

Lincoln College is a private, two-year liberal arts college, fully accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association.

[Lincoln College news release]

Honors & Awards

[AUG. 30, 2002]  NORMAL — Heartland Community College Foundation has announced the winners of a variety of student scholarships for the 2002-2003 academic year. A total of 32 full- and part-time students from area high schools were chosen to receive scholarships that fund tuition for one year.

HCC provides scholarship opportunities to support student excellence and learning. Scholarships are supported through the generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations. These scholarships reward student achievement, encourage student leadership and provide financial assistance.

The following students were awarded scholarships:

Bloomington: Christine Esposito, Megan Kerns and Christine Zvonar

Colfax: Paul Armstrong and Nicholas Reynolds

Danvers: John Bierbaum

Fairbury: Heidi Dotterer

Gridley: Callie Prevo and Erin Witzig

Lincoln: Sarah Carrillo and Ruth Underhill

McLean: Bonnie Holland

Pontiac: Angelia McReynolds and Joshua Tuley

Bloomington: Huda Nur-Awaleh

Normal: Kathy Sekiguchi

Forrest: Rachel Walter

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Bloomington: Melissa Nehlsen

Danvers: Joan Hodge

Normal: Amanda Loy

Bloomington: Lolita Poore

Bloomington: Audrey Rinker

Normal: Linda Stroh

Cooksville: Brett Wade

Danvers: Angela Meacham and Zachary Mohr

LeRoy: Kristin Carlton

Normal: Phillip Adams, Sasha Jennings, Donald Spaulding II and Brandi Troutman

Bloomington: Danielle Handley

For more information on scholarship opportunities at Heartland Community College, contact the financial aid office or visit www.hcc.cc.il.us.

[HCC news release]

Menus

(Milk served with all meals)

Tuesday, Sept. 10 — Scrambled eggs, hash brown, fruit

Wednesday, Sept. 11 — Cereal, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice

Thursday, Sept. 12 — Cinnamon iced pastry, fruit

Friday, Sept. 13 — Cereal, graham crackers, juice

Monday, Sept. 16 — Cereal, doughnut holes, juice

Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Sausage and gravy bagel, fruit

Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Cereal, toast with jelly, juice

Thursday, Sept. 19 — Oatmeal, toast, fruit

Friday, Sept. 20 — Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice

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(Milk served with all meals)

Tuesday, Sept. 10 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, garlic toast, pears

Wednesday, Sept. 11 — Sausage pizza, peas, pudding, fruit cocktail

Thursday, Sept. 12 — Chicken and noodles, green beans, bread and butter, cinnamon applesauce

Friday, Sept. 13 — Deli turkey sandwich on bun, barbecued beans, snack crackers, peaches

Monday, Sept. 16 — Corn dogs, green beans, celery sticks, pears

Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Salisbury steak, corn, bread and butter, fruit cocktail

Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Turkey roast, whipped potatoes, biscuit with butter, strawberry applesauce

Thursday, Sept. 19 — Sloppy joes, cole slaw, french fries, peaches

Friday, Sept. 20 — French toast sticks with syrup, sausage links, hash brown, pineapple and oranges

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