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Congratulations to the team at Preschool for All for receiving a GOLD Circle of Quality...

Read Article Preschool for All Receives ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality Designation

Please join us in congratulating our newest class of Youth Mental Health First Aiders! ...

Read Article Congratulations to Our Newest Youth Mental Health First Aid Graduates!

Before our LEAP Student Advocates began supporting students across our partner schools,...

Read Article Starting the Year with Wellness: LEAP Staff Invest in Themselves First

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is releasing $2 million through the E...

Read Article ISBE releasing $2 million through the Education for Homeless Children Act grant, with funds going directly to school districts

The LEAP Program and Project Stay In are celebrating an extraordinary turnout at this y...

Read Article Celebrating Our Community: 2nd Annual McDonough County Back-to-School Event

The LEAP (Leading, Educating, and Partnering in Schools) program has delivered signific...

Read Article LEAP FY26 Impact & K–3 Expansion Update

The Regional Office of Education #26 has announced the winners of its inaugural Champio...

Read Article ROE26 Announces First-Ever Champions of Education Award Winners

Springfield, IL - Since its formation in August 2022, the Rural Education Advisory Coun...

Read Article ISBE Votes to Adopt Rural Definition Proposed by the Rural Education Advisory Council

The Regional Office of Education #26 (ROE26) today announced a leadership transition th...

Read Article ROE26 Announces Leadership Transition as Superintendent John Meixner Retires After Two Decades of Service

Unfilled positions decline and vacancy rates improve as targeted state investments strengthen the educator workforce

Read Article Statewide Data Show Continued Progress Filling Educator Positions Across Illinois

State ranks among top five nationally as Illinois students continue to excel on AP exams

Read Article Illinois Class of 2025 Advanced Placement Students Reach New Highs in Participation and Performance

Direct Admissions Program, One Click College Admit  Illinois’ One Click C...

Read Article One Click College Admit

CACFP served more than 72 million meals and snacks to children in fiscal year 2025

Read Article ISBE Invites Sponsors to Renew Applications for Child and Adult Care Food Program

Educators, parents, students, and community members are encouraged to share priorities informing budget recommendations to governor and General Assembly

Read Article ISBE Invites Community Input in FY 2027 Public Education Budget Process

Exciting things are happening at the YMCA Community Childcare Center! In a heartwarming...

Read Article YMCA Community Childcare Center and ROE 26 Preschool for All Partner to Install New Playground

Get a first look at businesses started by 7 local high school students during a May 6 trade show at the Spoon River College Outreach Center.

Read Article Looking to the Future: High School Students to Launch Businesses

Teacher shortages remain one of the greatest concerns for schools in our region and acr...

Read Article "We See the Teacher in You" Campaign Resources Available from GYO Illinois

The McDonough County Quality of Life Youth Task Force is pleased to announce ...

Read Article McDonough County Youth Award Nomination Form Open Until April 25, 2025

The Fulton, Hancock, McDonough, and Schuyler County Regional Office of Education #26 (...

Read Article REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #26 ADOPTS VISION 2030 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT

LA HARPE – The Western Area Purchasing Coop (WAPC) along with the Regional O...

Read Article Western Area Purchasing Coop Secures $35,000 Grant for Warehouse Upgrades