Unit 5 principal, Heimlich maneuver save a life
An elementary school principal in central Illinois may have saved a choking student's life during lunch.
Normal Comm HS
Collaboration, invitation, and celebration in Normal
Marching bands come together at 2 central IL high schools, and the result is phenomenal: learning, collaboration. And MUSIC.
Illinois football teams clinch playoff berths
2 central IL football teams look strong and are sure to qualify for the playoffs, given strong support from their schools.
Sometimes modified block schedules work best
Block schedule or traditional schedule? Which works best for high school? It doesn't have to be all-or-none, a student journalist points out.
Bullying affects more than report cards
Bullying can affect more than academic performance, though its effects there have been documented. It can lead to suicide if not addressed.
13 IL schools celebrate democracy award
They celebrate democracy by recognizing schools that embrace the mission of providing good learning opportunities in civics education.
High school starts too early in Bloomington-Normal
Normal, Illinois-based Unit 5 schools are expected to vote on a measure to change school start times from the current 7:15 AM for high school.