Global Activism: Elizabeth Powley delivers secondary education to kids in Burundi and Rwanda

Dec. 6, 2012
It’s time for our Global Activism series. Each Thursday, we hear about a person who’s decided to work to make the world a better place.And former high school teacher, Elizabeth Powley, believes that “every child has the right to learn.”

Study says Illinois part-time students struggle to complete secondary degrees

Sep. 27, 2011
A new study released Tuesday says Illinois graduation rates are low for part-time students compared to full-time students.The study from the non-profit Complete College America looked at self-reported data from the state on both full-time and part-time students at public colleges and universities.