Molly Parker

6 days ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford |Molly Parker |Jackson Brandhorst

The Trump Administration is focusing on higher education, from freezing federal dollars to demanding the end of diversity programs. Now, the battle includes international students. Many have received notice their visas are being terminated and they face deportation. In most instances, colleges and universities are unsure what to do about it. We discuss the impact this is having and what it could mean going forward. Host Sean Crawford is joined by Professor Emeritus Charlie Wheeler.

6 days ago | wglt.org | Molly Parker

The Trump Administration is focusing on higher education, from freezing federal dollars to demanding the end of diversity programs. Now, the battle includes international students. Many have received notice their visas are being terminated and they face deportation. In most instances, colleges and universities are unsure what to do about it. We discuss the impact this is having and what it could mean going forward. Host Sean Crawford is joined by Professor Emeritus Charlie Wheeler.

1 week ago | commercial-news.com | Molly Parker |Beth Hundsdorfer

A bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline Friday, April 11. But its sponsor, Rep. Terra Costa Howard, said it’s still alive — and she’s working on changes recommended by fellow lawmakers to get it passed. “We recognize that there’s some more changes that need to be made and so we want to be respectful of the process,” Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, told Capitol News Illinois. “I want to pass a bill that we can be proud of.

1 week ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp |Molly Parker |Beth Hundsdorfer

The bill’s future is uncertain as it draws fierce opposition from homeschool families, a threat against its sponsor prompting a police investigation and shaky support from Democrats. By MOLLY PARKER and BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News [email protected] bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline on Friday. But its sponsor, Rep.

1 week ago | effinghamdailynews.com | Molly Parker |Beth Hundsdorfer

A bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline on Friday. But its sponsor, Rep. Terra Costa Howard, said it’s still alive — and she’s working on changes recommended by fellow lawmakers to get it passed. “We recognize that there’s some more changes that need to be made and so we want to be respectful of the process,” Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, told Capitol News Illinois. “I want to pass a bill that we can be proud of.