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McMinnville School District has hired its first director of equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as a student and family engagement manager. Karina Smith, who holds ...

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By Benjamin Cox on March 31, 2021 at 6:06pm 48 th District State Senator Doris Turner of Springfield announced today that her district would be receiving nearly $125 million in American Rescue Plan funding for public schools. Turner said in a press release that the money will be a big relief for schools to help at-risk students near the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. North Mac School District is set to receive $4,273,024 of the funding. At least 20% of the funding must be used t...

Erica Austin got to the Sangamon County Clerk’s Office nearly two hours before doors opened Monday morning, securing the first place in line. “This shows that I am dedicated to the office I want to hold, to show the kids that Im here for them,” said Austin, who is running for District 186 School Board from Subdistrict 6 in the April 6 consolidated election. About 30 people, some, like Austin, seeking office for the first time, and others running for reelection were in line when those door...