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State school board to make emergency rule changes in response to isolation room report

The state's board of education announced emergency rule changes Wednesday in response to a news story which detailed an overuse of "isolation rooms" in several Illinois public school districts, including those serving students with special education needs.
By Jerry Nowicki Nov 22, 2019 5:11 PM
Marion FBLA competes at SIU invite

The Marion High School FBLA took 45 students to SIUC to compete against over 600 students from across Southern Illinois at the Southern Area Conference last week.
Submitted by Tina Barger Jan 30, 2019 12:02 AM
Dorsey takes over as new SIU president Trustees strike a deal with Dunn

The troubled SIU system is under new leadership after university trustees Monday approved a separation agreement with embattled President Randy Dunn Monday and hired an interim president, J. Kevin Dorsey, to steer the university through what has proved to be a divisive few months.
By Geoff Ritter Jul 16, 2018 2:39 PM
SIU honors Booth as Distinguished Alum

Daniel Booth came to Carbondale as many young SIU students do, but the unique path he is taking through the community was recognized Friday by the university that first brought him to town.
By Geoffrey Ritter May 3, 2018 7:18 AM
SIU considers shifting funds from Carbondale to SIUE

The growing rivalry between SIU's Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses takes center stage this week as the system's board of trustees considers a plan to reallocate more than $5 million from SIU Carbondale to its sister campus.
By Geoffrey Ritter Apr 11, 2018 4:28 PM
DHS students compete in WYSE competition

Du Quoin High School students competed in the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) competition on Feb. 9 at John A. Logan College.
Feb 14, 2018 7:45 PM
DQ, P'ville drill teams head to state

The Du Quoin and Pinckneyville drill teams are two of several southern Illinois squads heading to Springfield today, as the Illinois Drill Team Association's state finals takes place Saturday at the Bank of Springfield Center.
By Pete Spitler Feb 9, 2018 1:29 PM
Social media post unsettles schools, police

Police were present at Du Quoin schools on Monday after a 17-year-old Du Quoin High School student was charged Sunday with making what police call a vague threat.
By Pete Spitler Feb 5, 2018 6:57 PM
Panic buttons in school classrooms?

Variations of them are already in widespread use among the elderly, banks and convenience stores, but two U.S. Congressmen have introduced legislation to make panic buttons more available to local school systems.
By Pete Spitler Jan 19, 2018 5:49 PM
Steeleville school board hears peanut concerns

As part of its regular December meeting on Monday, the Steeleville District 138 Board of Education heard from two parents regarding their daughter's peanut allergy.
By Pete Spitler Dec 20, 2017 10:53 AM

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