education

Matt Cohen is an attorney and founder of Matt Cohen & Associates. He specializes in special education, disability rights, and human services law. He spoke to Community Voices about the history of special education laws in Illinois, challenges that schools and families face, and gives his opinion on how the dismantlement of the Department of Education would affect education and kids with disabilities. Matt also gives advice on how families of children with special needs should navigate the school system. Learn more about the resources Matt Cohen & Associates have to offer here.

Mx. Leo Wilder is the founder of Pride Learning Academy, a microschool intended to better meet the needs of students. Wilder spoke to Community Voices about his inspiration behind starting the academy and how the school can prevent bullying, promote outdoor activities, support mental health, accommodate diverse learners and prepare students with practical skills.For more information about Pride Learning Academy visit: https://www.pridelearningacademy.com/

Dr. Matthew Vala is the Education Director of the Hoogland Performing Arts Education program at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. He recently received his doctorate in voice performance. He spoke to Community Voices about how he created the education program, which teaches students performing arts skills as well as confidence. He announced on the show that he will soon complete his last season at the Hoogland Center and shared what he hopes to do next.

The North Mac Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit that works to support the North Mac School District which educates students in towns such as Girard, Virden, Nilwood and Thayer. JR Earley is the president on the North Mac Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors and Shelley Lewis is the classroom grant coordinator. They spoke with Community Voices about the educational tools available to students as a result of grants provided by the North Mac Public Schools Foundation.

Dr. Matthew Vala is the Education Director of the Hoogland Performing Arts Education program at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. He recently received his doctorate in voice performance. He spoke to Community Voices about how he created the education program, which teaches students performing arts skills as well as confidence. He announced on the show that he will soon complete his last season at the Hoogland Center and shared what he hopes to do next.

The North Mac Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit that works to support the North Mac School District which educates students in towns such as Girard, Virden, Nilwood and Thayer. JR Earley is the president on the North Mac Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors and Shelley Lewis is the classroom grant coordinator. They spoke with Community Voices about the educational tools available to students as a result of grants provided by the North Mac Public Schools Foundation.

Dr. Claire Gordon is a professor at Lincoln Land Community College who teaches public speaking. She spoke to Community Voices about her career and techniques to reduce stress when speaking in front of a crowd. She also talked about the upcoming donor event on Nov. 15, hosted by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Dr. Claire Gordon is a professor at Lincoln Land Community College who teaches public speaking. She spoke to Community Voices about her career and techniques to reduce stress when speaking in front of a crowd. She also talked about the upcoming donor event on Nov. 15, hosted by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Tiffany Williams is the principal at Springfield Ball Charter school. She spoke to Community Voices about how she started her career as a music educator. She also explained the importance of providing a worldview to students.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will host a Back to School Bash on Aug. 7. Abby Cline joined us on Community Voices to tell us about all the activities planned for the event held in Union Square Park.