iBi - August 2010

In March, the Peoria Charter School Initiative announced that Engin Blackstone would be the first principal of Quest Charter Academy, Peoria’s math, science and technology charter school.

We sat down with the new superintendent of Peoria Public Schools District 150 to see how it’s going so far and what changes we can expect to see in the coming year.

We envision 21st-century skills as the foundation of transformational change in our educational system.

Last fall, Monmouth College launched an initiative focusing on the history, culture and economy of the American Heartland.

The RTI framework uses tiered instruction and evidence-based interventions to ensure students get the help they need.

What’s the best college in the Midwest? What university provides the best value? There are rankings for nearly everything.

For an adult returning to college, the mere thought of getting started can often be daunting.

Colleges and universities across the U.S. are demonstrating a greater commitment to student health and wellness.

This summer, Devonshire Group and Oxbow Development will begin construction of Main Street Commons, a 184-bed mixed-use complex in Peoria.

After 45 years of relying on private lenders, the federal government will bring lending efforts in-house.

What if all the stakeholders put aside parochial concerns and narrow institutional perspectives and looked at the big picture?

We are in the business of growing our region and education is one of the most important components to that growth.

Healthcare is a major part of the Tri-County economy, and UICOMP graduates play a key role.

Community colleges serve the needs of the community. It’s the reason ICC does what it does.

The theme of higher education with a higher purpose has been echoed throughout the years.