Three contested races for the Rockford Public Schools 205 are on the ballot this spring. Election Day is April 4th and early voting is underway. WNIJ surveyed the six candidates in those races on 13 questions around education in Rockford the state’s third-largest school district.
Rockford Promise is a non-profit program that offers scholarships to qualifying graduates of Rockford Public Schools.<br/> <br/>We believe that financial barriers are just part of the equation for our students. In addition to full-tuition scholarships, Rockford Promise also provides scholars with mentors to help guide them through their academic journey and into their future careers.<br/>Our mentors meet with scholars once a month in a group setting, and provide 1-on-1 support as needed.<br/> <br/>To become a Rockford Promise Mentor, just visit our website at RockfordPromise.org and click on the "Support" tab.<br/> <br/>Rockford Promise - Changing Lives. Transforming the region.<br/>