Illinois Humanities

Gary Funk, standing, the director of the Rural Schools Collaborative, gave a presentation about the future of Illinois rural public schools at Egyptian High School in Tamms on Tuesday evening, April 25. Photo by Lindsey Rae Vaughn.

Challenges facing rural schools focus of program

Illinois Humanities, in partnership with the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, presented a free public program called The Future of Rural Public Schools at Egyptian High School in Tamms on Tuesday, April 25. Egyptian seniors Daneesha Carthell, Tyra Huff and Kacia Houston,...

Rural schools focus of events

Residents of Southern Illinois will have three opportunities this week to discuss challenges and opportunities facing public schools in predominantly rural communities. Illinois Humanities, in partnership with the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, plans to present “The Future of...

Rural education issues to be addressed

Residents of Southern Illinois will have three opportunities this month to discuss challenges and opportunities facing public schools in predominantly rural communities. Illinois Humanities, in partnership with the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, plans to present “The Future of...