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Heavy rain in Southern Illinois prompted Gov. Quinn to issue a disaster proclamation for the area. On Monday, he described the situation as “very difficult and potentially dangerous.”Tuesday, lawmakers return to Springfield to work on other challenges like education and the state budget.

The two top leaders of Chicago's city college system are keeping their positions, but Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel is replacing much of the board, and sending it a message.Emanuel is keeping on the board chair, investment banker Martin Cabrera, Jr., and the chancellor, Cheryl Hyman.

There's a new mayor and new CEO for CPS: what's at stake for our children? Listen in as we share concerns and explore ideas and possible solutions for the short-term and long-term prospects facing our public schools.

Greg Mortenson became a hero for building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. His memoir Three Cups of Tea has been a bestseller for 220 weeks.

Indiana Republicans have made two big gains in education policy. On Thursday a majority of the Indiana Senate approved what could become one of the most expansive school voucher programs in the nation.

President Obama and congressional leaders may be trying to cut the federal budget, but they’ve agreed to pour more than a half-billion dollars of new funds into Race to the Top, the president’s signature education program.

Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel is defending his pick to lead the public schools.