Illinois Is 13th Most Educated State: Analysis

In general, the more schooling a person gets, the greater the chances of getting a high-paying job, WalletHub analysis says.

Illinois School Districts Take Top Spots On Best Districts List

School districts were ranked based on funding, student performance, dropout rate and poverty rate.

Stay Connected, Become A High School Sports Official: Op-Ed

Some games have been postponed or canceled because refs are retiring faster than new officials are certified, officials write.

Illinois Olympians: Team USA Members Competing In Winter Olympics

Here are the Illinois residents who will represent the U.S. at the winter games in Pyeongchang.

Illinois' Best Colleges, Districts, Schools For 2017: Full List

As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to look back at one topic Patch readers are passionate about: education

Yup. Alligator Snapping Turtles Are Real — And They're Terrifying

Your nightmares have nightmares about alligator snapping turtles.

Illinois Teacher Shortage: Over-Regulation To Blame

A reform advocate says the state needs to change how Illinois qualifies a hirable teacher.

'Serial Pooper' Strikes Southern Illinois University

“I don’t think it’s really funny,” one student said of the nasty surprise left in students' laundry.

These Illinois Universities Are Among The Best In The World

U.S. News & World Report ranked the best universities in the world. See which Illinois schools made the list.

Hate Group Posters Found At NIU

The Identity Evropa posters are being removed, and some students to took to Twitter to say hate isn't welcome on campus.

Illinois' Best Elementary Schools: 2018 Rankings

Three Illinois schools made the top 100 nationwide.

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Teaching children to make good choices.

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