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Welcome to Regional Office of Education #40
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UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM HEARST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Illinois high school juniors or seniors are invited to apply for the United States Senate Youth Program Hearst Scholarship. To qualify, juniors and seniors must demonstrate leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs, and community service. Students must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents at the time of application to the U.S. Senate Youth Program. State qualified students must be serving in an elected or appointed position in student government or other educational or civic organization representing a constituency of their peers for the entire academic year in which they apply for USSYP. Please visit the USSYP website for the informational brochure and to apply. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. Oct. 8. Electronic submissions must be sent to ussyp@isbe.net with the subject line of applicant’s first and last name and USSYP application. UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM HEARST SCHOLARSHIP
For 60 years the United States Senate Youth Hearst Scholarship Program has tapped a vital reservoir of talent from America’s high schools. Senator Susan Collins of Maine, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, the former chief judge of the of the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, a former governor, former ambassadors, presidential advisors and many current and former aides in every branch and level of government are all alumni of the program. Two students will come to Washington, D.C. (or attend a virtual program if required during the pandemic) and learn about government from a perspective few people ever get to see. They will meet their peers from across the nation, be immersed in a premier leadership experience, and receive a $10,000 college scholarship in the name of the United States Senate. During Washington Week the students will attend briefings and meetings with several senators, the president of the United States, a justice of the Supreme Court, Cabinet secretaries, and an ambassador to the United States, other federal agency leaders and senior members of the national media. Each speaking event includes a substantial question and answer session allowing the students direct and personal interaction with the high-level leadership. While in D.C., the students also tour national monuments, memorials and historic sites. This in-depth exposure is precisely what fuels and sustains the students’ commitment to making a difference in their country, communities and schools. Eligibility requirements are set forth by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Learn more about the program and associated rules. |
ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCT. 16
(from ISBE Weekly Message 8/10/21) The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics has announced that its annual conference, which has a theme of “Pursuing Innovation and Equity,” will be held virtually on Oct. 16. This year's keynote speaker will be Fawn Nguyen. She is the creator of resources such as Visual Patterns, Between 2 Numbers, and Chewable Math. For more information as it becomes available, check out the Annual Conference Information webpage. The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics meets every October, gathering educators from across Illinois for an inspirational time of professional development, collaboration, and community. There will be sessions and workshops led by some of the best educators in the state. |
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