Posts Tagged ‘education’
Catalano is new U of I Extension director
The University of Illinois Extension has recently been under new management, and the new executive director is quite hopeful about the future of the office serving Madison, Monroe and St.…
Read MorePritzker delivers State of State
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his State of the State address last Wednesday, placing special emphasis on future investment in education, public health and social services. Pritzker opened his address highlighting…
Read MoreSchools revamp services to address pandemic needs
Between “learning loss” and missed opportunities to socialize with peers, the COVID pandemic’s various disruptions to schools has caused administration, teachers, principals and other school staff to critically look at…
Read MoreReflecting on a year of COVID
On March 16, 2020, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that all gatherings of 50 or more people must be canceled, closing schools and many businesses in the process. That same day,…
Read MoreTop 10 films of 2020
2020 was always going to have a tough task ahead of it… cinematically speaking. I count myself among the many film fans who consider 2019 one of the best movie…
Read MoreOut with the 2010s
As this decade comes to a close, many people are taking time to reflect on what happened in their lives. The Republic-Times asked a few people to do the same…
Read MoreWaterloo among best cities for young families
Consumer advocacy site NerdWallet released its second annual edition study of “Best Cities for Young Families in Illinois” this week and out of 220 places, Waterloo ranked 14th. Waterloo was…
Read MoreFree College | Planet Ryan
Back in August 2011, I wrote my first column for this awesome, award-winning newspaper. Here I am, three years later. Cheers! Most regular readers of my column will know that…
Read MoreMonroe County Agriculture Literacy Coalition formed
There is a great opportunity to show students and teachers the value and vastness of the agricultural economy in Monroe County. “Agriculture in the Classroom” is regarded as a refreshing…
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