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September 1, 2010 -- Schools Promote Healthy Eating Habits Through Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Schools statewide receive a total of $3.3 million to increase fruit & vegetable offerings; More students have access to healthy eating choices
  • The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today that 188 schools in Illinois will participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) during the 2010-11 school year.con't

August 25, 2010 -- Parental Engagement in School Makes a Difference

State Board urges families to get involved in students’ academic life during new school year
  • The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging parents to volunteer in their children’s schools and monitor students’ academic progress as schools around the state open their doors for the start of a new year. con't

August 18, 2010 -- Illinois ACT score is head of the class for states that test at least 90 percent of students

Class of 2010: Most Illinois students in history take ACT
  • The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today announced the Graduating Class of 2010’s composite ACT score is the highest of the eight states that test 90 percent or more of their students. Additionally, Illinois’ composite score of 20.7 reflects an upward trend over the past five years, despite mirroring the national average with a slight dip from 2009 to 2010. con't

August 13, 2010 -- Illinois State Board of Education, Nutrition Programs Division Announces the Availability of the School-Based Child Nutrition Programs

  • In conjuction with renewing institutions, the Illinois State Board of Education, Nutrition Programs Division, announces the availability of the School-Based Child Nutrition Programs including the United States Department of Agriculture federally funded National School Lunch (NSLP), School Breakfast (SBP) and Special Milk (SMP) Programs. con't
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