A new state mandate is requiring high schools to give students the chance to take at least one computer science course starting next school year.

The Illinois School Board of Education is making it a standard and amending the School Code.

However, before the classes can be offered teachers will need to be licensed for the course.

Rhyann Morris with the University of Illinois Springfield's admission department said this is leading many districts to work out agreements with universities like UIS.

Hometown: Pawnee, IllinoisMajor: Elementary EducationFuture Plans: Become an elementary school teacher

Madison Fugnitti works as a childcare aide at the University of Illinois Springfield’s Cox Children’s Center. In her hometown of Pawnee, she earned the title of Miss Pawnee Prairie Days in 2019. She also started a Facebook group to allow parents to connect with reliable, trustworthy and qualified babysitters in and around Pawnee.

The following is an excerpt from University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney. The column appeared in The State Journal-Register on May 24, 2022.

Priority Deadline June 10th

Fall Welcome is seeking Campus Departments to host events during Fall Welcome 2022 

https://uisconnection.uis.edu/submitter/form/start/543244

Welcome Week Goals

Welcome Week will generate fun and excitement for UIS and the college experience while setting the stage for the upcoming academic year.

Students will develop a sense of belonging and community.

The Center for Online Learning, Research, and Service will be offering three workshops this summer on HyFlex Teaching.  

The HyFlex (hybrid flexible) learning model is both a teaching format that bridges and blends the physical and digital classrooms and the pedagogy that informs the design of HyFlex learning. This session will cover: