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Lansing is home to a number of high schools and elementary schools that are equipping kids to make a difference in their community. We also have access to a variety of higher education options, and their news occasionally appears in this category as well.
‘What’s Up with History in Our Schools?’
Lansing Historical Society showcases innovative teaching methods
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2018) - The Lansing Historical Society spent most of January packing up...
‘En Español, por favor’
Lansing Christian School is immersing kids in Spanish
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (January 2018) – In Sandy Tijerina’s kindergarten class at Lansing Christian School,...
2017-18 Scholarships still available for minority students pursuing Education degrees
Scholarships close February 15, 2018
information provided by Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois minority college students who are pursuing a degree in teaching and who are...
Local school policies evolve with cell phones
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 2018) - A decade ago, before smart phones were in the hands of most Americans, schools had strict policies...
Helping Our Minors Excel
Founded by Det. Wilson Pierce, HOME prepares students for life
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (January 2018) - Helping Our Minors Excel (HOME) has been working...
Illiana bridge-building team competes in IIT competition
by Dominic Turkstra, Illiana journalism student
LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2018) - On January 23, Illiana’s bridge-building team competed in the Illinois Institute of Technology’s...
Illiana photography students create ‘faceless portraits’
by Haleigh Olthof, Illiana journalism student
LANSING, Ill. (January 2018) - At the end of the portrait unit during each semester of Ms. Deb Kamp’s...
Invest in Kids compromise means more schools, students to participate
General Assembly should swiftly move cleanup
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 26, 2018) — A compromise negotiated this week has...
SSC seeking nominations for Star Awards
Last year's honorees included Lansing teacher Bridgett Annicks
information provided by South Suburban College</h5
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 31, 2018) – South Suburban College is seeking...
Career Fair at TF South needs industry professionals
Wednesday, February 28
information provided by TF South
LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2018) - TF South High School is asking local professionals to participate in the...
Illiana anticipates celebrating Black History Month
by the Editorial staff of Illiana's student newspaper, the Echo
LANSING, Ill. (January 26, 2018) - Many people probably saw the words “Black History Month”...
January Students of the Month
Lansing Rotary Club honors TF South students
information provided by TF South
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2018) - At the Friday, January 19, 2018, Rotary Club...
Illiana students March for Life on Capitol Hill
by Alex Wondaal, Illiana journalism student
WASHINGTON, DC (January 19, 2018) - Forty-eight Illiana students attended the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Teachers Jeff...
Glenwood Academy recognized as a Common Sense Certified School
information provided by Glenwood Academy
GLENWOOD, Ill. (January 18, 2018) – Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in...
St. Ann School to host two Open Houses
January 28 and January 31
information provided by St. Ann School
LANSING, Ill. (January 24, 2018) - In coordination with Catholic Schools Week, which begins this...