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IGNN: Education Press Releases

The Education News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to all levels of education, ranging from school funding, to opportunities for learning, and the status of education in Illinois.

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November 19, 2009
Just Ten Days Left To Lock-In Lowest Prepaid Tuition Prices
Now is the Time to Enroll in the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program for Best Prices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— Paying for future college tuition and fees through the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program will never be more affordable than it is right now, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). That’s because there are only 10 days left until December prices kick in.

November 13, 2009
ISAC Celebrates American Education Week With Financial Aid Workshops, Prepaid Tuition Discounts
Workshops to teach students and parents the basics of accessing financial aid, prepaid tuition plan prices to remain at lowest of the season through November
Chicago, Ill—Just in time for American Education Week, the designated time when parents and educators ponder ways to ensure quality education for students at all levels, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will offer free workshops that help families pay current college costs and map out strategies to cover future tuition expenses.

November 10, 2009
ISAC TO ILLINOIS STUDENTS: WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
As other financial institutions leave student lending, ISAC remains to serve Illinois students, schools

November 6, 2009
Television Show Features Nationally Recognized, Award Winning Teen-Led IDOT Program Geared Towards Saving Lives
Illinois Department of Transportation and “The Global Learning Series” to Raise Awareness of Teen Safe Driving in "Understanding Traffic Safety"
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig announced today that “The Global Learning Series,” an education-focused television program distributed to public television, will feature Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Division of Traffic Safety’s “Operation Teen Safe Driving” program in the first of a series of segments called, “Understanding Traffic Safety.” The “Global Learning Series” is expected to feature officials from IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety, law enforcement, program participants including students from Lanphier High School and a student from a winning school.

November 2, 2009
College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Enrollment Underway
College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program now enrolling at www.529prepaidtuition.org
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— The Illinois Student Assistance Commission launched the 12th year of enrollment for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program on Sunday, November 1.