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WATCH-LISTEN: Seeking Solutions on K-12 Education - Peoria

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford,
Nice Garcia, Beatrice Bonner, Lizzie Roehrs
Published July 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM CDT

Panelists at the Peoria forum discussed Education issues in Illinois. 

Panelists: 

  • Pastor Marvin Hightower
  • Beth Crider
  • Professor Dean Cantu
  • Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat

This forum series is sponsored by AARP. 
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Nice earned her B.A in Communications from UIS. She has been creating measurable results in managing corporate communications, fundraising, advertising, external affairs, community relations, government relations, marketing and media for over 15 years.
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