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217 Today: AP is growing faster in Illinois than any other state
In today's deep dive, we hear the first in a two-part series on the growth of Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses in Illinois high schools.
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217 Today: Graduating Illinois seniors faced a disrupted high school experience from COVID-19
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the high school experience of graduating Illinois seniors.
The 21st Show
“Prairie Fire” returns to WILL-TV
The 21st was joined by a senior director and producer from WILL-TV to talk about the new Prairie Fire.
The 21st Show
What role should AI play in higher education?
To talk about what role AI can and should play in higher education, The 21st was joined by two professors of information sciences and computer science.
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217 Today: University of Illinois music ensemble embraces their Latin American culture
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a music ensemble at the University of Illinois that’s embracing their Latin American culture.
The 21st Show
Scientists research dormant volcano in southern Illinois
At ground level, Hicks Dome looks like one of the many other bluffs in southern Illinois, but under the surface it's a dormant volcano with unusual minerals and elements. The 21st was joined by a geologist that's been studying the dome.
The 21st Show
Ambassador Ian Kelly on the state of the war in Ukraine
To give an update on where the war stands and what it means for the United States, The 21st was joined again by Ambassador Ian Kelly.
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217 Today: UIUC graduate employees secure historic wage increase
In today's deep dive, we hear about how graduate employees at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign got a historic increase in wages during contract negotiations.
The 21st Show
Best of: Jay Caspian Kang on Asian American History and Identity
Today we explored the question of whether it makes sense to have a single marker of identity for that broad group of people hailing from a huge portion of the Earth’s landmass and how they fit into a nation that has a longstanding binary of Black and white. We talked about it Jay Caspian Kang, who explores the topic in his new book, “The Loneliest Americans."
The 21st Show
Best of: NACo President Denise Winfrey on the role of county governments
County governments are often overlooked but no less relevant to daily life than state, local, and federal bodies. The 21st was joined by the president of the National Association of Counties, who also serves on the Will County Board.