District 186 in process of moving some operations to new locations across Springfield
District 186 is making moves to shift some of its operations to new locations. The school board Monday night approved a lease agreement to move the city’s alternative high school, the Springfield Learning Academy, and the Lawrence
With District 186’s new math curriculum coming next year, Springfield students are getting new textbooks too
The Springfield school board has adopted a new math curriculum to begin this fall, so get ready for new math textbooks for your students in District 186 next year! The money for such an innovation comes from
School Board To Review Gill Contract Extension, Pay Raise
Springfield school superintendent Jennifer Gill could be getting a contract extension and a significant raise, under a proposal that goes before the school board Monday night.
New fund to support teachers set up by family of longtime Springfield educator Mike Zimmers
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now A new fund to support teachers has been set up in memory of the late Mike Zimmers. The longtime educator and Springfield school board member died last year. Now his family
Yoga and mindfulness classes remain on hold by School Board
A proposal to expand instruction in yoga and “mindfulness” in Springfield public schools remains on hold. The school board discussed the idea for the second straight meeting Monday night but still hasn’t voted on whether to approve
Springfield School Board to hold forum night of February 7
You’ll get a chance to hear from this year’s candidates for the Springfield School Board at a forum planned for Tuesday evening at Southeast High School. The event begins with a meet-and-greet with candidates in the Southeast
More details about ideas to honor “Rocket Ray” released
District 186 is releasing more details about its call for proposals to rename the track or football field at Memorial Stadium. The district initially got a request to rename the stadium itself for Ray Ramsey, a former
Drafts Of New Springfield School Board Maps Posted Online
Two versions of a proposed new subdistrict map for Springfield school board races are now posted online for review. The Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission drew up the options for the new maps, which will be