SIU Trustee Accused of Pressuring JALC Staff for Wife’s Job
Two former John A. Logan College officials allege SIU board trustee Don Lowery pressured college staff and the board president to secure his wife a job and later a pay raise. The claims tie to a broader SIU controversy and involve fellow trustee Roger Herrin.
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John A. Logan Community College
SIU
Don Lowery
Lowery
Roger Herrin
Southern File
SIU Board of Trustees
SIU Edwardsville
John A. Logan College
SIU leaders defend 27500 housing allowance in contracts
Chancellor Rita Cheng and President Glenn Poshard defend SIU housing allowance of 27500 per year as routine under their contracts. The pair say such housing stipends are not unusual for top university leaders.
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SIU
Glenn Poshard
Rita Cheng
SIU balance of power sparks housing allowance debate
Board of Trustees members discuss housing allowances with Trustee Don Lowery opposing the policy. The dispute centers on Edwardsville Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe and a $27,500 addition tied to the housing package amid broader power balance concerns.
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Board of Trustees
Don Lowery
Edwardsville
Julie Furst-Bowe
Evaluating teachers in Illinois shifts to student growth measures
A phased statewide plan ties teacher evaluations to student growth under the 2010 Performance Evaluation Reform Act. Growth weight ranges 30 to 50 percent, with districts choosing methods. Critics warn of teaching to tests while supporters see accountability gains amid ongoing debate and a Chicago teachers strike.
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Chicago
Matt Donkin
Franklin Williamson
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Donkin
Change ideas for student success and teacher support
The piece discusses broad factors affecting student success beyond test scores. It calls for a weighted performance system for teachers that reflects student outcomes, sharing the view that responsibility cannot rest on one person. It emphasizes valuing teachers while seeking meaningful, systemic change to aid students.
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John Ruhnke
Jess Nicole
Daniel Voyles
NCLB
Missy Gravatt Brown
Officials urge early flu shot as season nears
Health officials in Jackson County urge residents to get the seasonal flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Carla Griffin notes mild weather can delay concerns, while outbreaks and annual flu deaths, mainly among those 65 and older, underscore the need to vaccinate promptly. See more on the story online.
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Jackson County Health Department
United States
Illinois
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