Grants expand access to rigorous computer science education, equip classrooms with advanced technology, and support diverse students in preparing for STEM fields

Read Article ISBE Awards $3 Million to Advance Equity in Computer Science Education

ISBE releases district-by-district Evidence-Based Funding allocations for fiscal year 2025

Read Article New Data Shows Statewide Impact of State’s $1.8 Billion Increase in EBF for Highest-Need Schools during the Pritzker Administration

With the new state budget taking effect in July, leaders at Regional Office of Educatio...

Read Article ROE26 Welcomes Sen. Mike Halpin for Tour of State Investments in School-Family Support Services

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will adopt the ACT to serve as the fe...

Read Article ISBE will Adopt ACT as Science Assessment for Grade 11

The Youth Advisory Committee annually recognizes youth in McDonough County that have be...

Read Article Owen Torrance from West Prairie Receives Youth Task Force Award

Board Chair Dr. Steven Isoye honors Mahmood during surprise visit to Georgetown Elementary School

Read Article ISBE names Dr. Rachael Mahmood of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 as the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year

Lori Bilbrey, the Program Administrator for the ROYALS program of the Regional Office o...

Read Article ROE26’s Lori Bilbrey Receives 2024 ICEARY Excellence in Education Award

Seven years after its debut, Illinois’ popular and comprehensive study shows pers...

Read Article IARSS Survey: Teacher Shortages Persist in Illinois with Disparities, Many Solutions Showing Progress

There is a lot of exciting news for the Regional Office of Education #26 (ROE26) and th...

Read Article ROE26 Receives More Than $630,000 in Grants to Promote Stronger School Services

Governor’s FY 2025 budget proposal includes critical increases for Evidence-Based Funding, expanding preschool, strengthening the teacher pipeline, Career and Technical Education, and more

Read Article ISBE applauds Governor’s FY 2025 budget for reinforcing nation-leading commitment to education

Plan will support school districts in evaluating their data and practices and aligning to evidence-based literacy instruction

Read Article ISBE adopts Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan, developed through extensive statewide engagement

The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) welcomes Gary Tipsord as the association’s new and first-ever Executive Director. Tipsord brings decades of educational leadership and advocacy experience and a passion for serving students.

Read Article IARSS Names Experienced Educator Gary Tipsord First Executive Director

ISBE proposes recommendations to close gaps in access to mental health screening

Read Article Report reveals Illinois schools are well on their way toward phasing in universal mental health screening for students

The Early Beginnings program at the Regional Office of Education #26 (ROE26) has once a...

Read Article ROE26 Early Beginnings Program Earns Blue Ribbon Endorsement

The Preschool for All program administered by the Regional Office of Education #26 (ROE...

Read Article ROE26 Awarded Silver Circle of Quality Recognition for Preschool For All Program