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  • 3 days ago | npr.org | Emily Hays

  • 1 week ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Emily Hays

    CHAMPAIGN — The first Black, female superintendent of Champaign Unit 4 schools has been pushed out after four years. The majority of the school board voted Thursday to approve a separation agreement with Superintendent Shelia Boozer. The move received vocal disapproval from a largely Black audience of parents and civil rights leaders. “Your leadership as superintendent of Champaign Unit 4 schools has been transformative. You didn’t just lead. You made us feel like we belong,” parent and Booker T.

  • 1 week ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Emily Hays

    CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Unit 4 Board of Education plans to vote on a separation agreement Thursday with Superintendent Shelia Boozer. Another administrator, Executive Director of Facilities and Services Dan Casillas, would be appointed acting superintendent, according to the meeting agenda. The school board was divided over Boozer’s tenure for two years before the election last month. In April, voters elected a majority that support replacing her as superintendent.

  • 1 week ago | businessandamerica.com | Emily Hays

    For years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has supported rural libraries. However, cuts by the Trump administration could jeopardize their future. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: There are 9,000 public libraries in the United States, excluding branches and bookmobiles. About two-thirds are in rural areas or towns according to federal data.

  • 1 week ago | kuow.org | Emily Hays

    For years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has supported rural libraries. However, cuts by the Trump administration could jeopardize their future.

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