Racial Disparities In A ‘Good School’
A researcher's new book attempts to explain why racial disparities still exist in education, even when a school appears to have everything it needs to eliminate them.
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Salaita’s Desire For His Job Back Never A Reality Under Negotiations
The University of Illinois is officially done with the case of Steven Salaita, the professor whose job offer there was rescinded last year. The U of I will pay out almost $900,000 to end the 14 month-long legal battle with Salaita.
U of I Hopes To Thaw State Budget Standoff… With Giant Cardboard Declaration
In the 4.5 months Illinois has gone without a budget, public colleges and universities have received no funding from the state, forcing them to cut staff, dip into cash reserves and do whatever's necessary to stay afloat. Officials from the state's biggest university are hopeful that political leaders in Springfield will hear their plea.
U Of I Trustees Approve $600,000 Settlement With Salaita, He Will Not Teach At University
The professor whose job offer was rescinded over a series of messages about Israel on Twitter is expected to receive a lump-sum payment of $600,000, plus $275,000 in legal fees, but will not be hired by the U of I. Trustees approved the settelement 9-1 at their meeting in Chicago. The only 'no' vote came from Trustee Tim Koritz.
Clinton Landfill Consent Decree Filed In Court
A consent decree limiting what types of waste can go into the Clinton Landfill was entered in DeWitt County Court Thursday, ending a legal dispute between the facility and a coalition of 14 local governments concerned about the potential threat to the Mahomet Aquifer.