The Rock Island-Milan School District 41 Board of Education has begun the search process for a new superintendent. We have selected SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT, an educational search firm, to assist us in this process. We are interested in receiving your input about the new superintendent. We would appreciate it if you would take about five […]
Charles Butler is a familiar face, but his new title is unfamiliar to the Rock Island-Milan School District. Mr. Butler will tell you the new role comes with big responsibilities, “It’s some big shoes, however, they’re the only shoes, I’m learning every day and I’m looking forward to where this takes me.” Summer of 2022, […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – -The Western Illinois University Educational Leadership Organizational Justice, Equity & Inclusion (OJEI) doctoral program welcomes 25 new students this Fall. The incoming cohort includes students from nine different countries. According to WIU OJEI Program founders and coordinators Tracy Davis and Stu Yager, the multinational and multicultural group also represents a range of […]
The Western Illinois University Office of Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (JIDE) and the Anti-Racism Task Force will host multiple town hall meetings for University faculty, staff, students and the community in September. The JIDE office is responsible for strengthening and advancing the University’s commitment to being a just, inclusive, diverse and equitable institution. The […]
Davenport West High School participated in a Unified golf event sponsored by Special Olympics Iowa. A total of 17 Unified pairs played in a three-hole tournament at Red Hawk Golf Course. It was a remarkable day of golfing and building relationships between students of all abilities.
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – As insurgents, fringe groups and extremists continue to grow in numbers, particularly in the United States, one Western Illinois University law enforcement and justice administration professor is bringing the experts to his students, and to others beyond WIU, to gain a better understanding and awareness of groups, platforms and issues that can […]
Congratulations to Jabari Woods, Associate Director of HR and Equity, Title IX Coordinator, and ADA Program Administer for the Davenport Community School District, for receiving the Growing Excellence Award from the DCSD school board. Jabari’s commitment to leadership and community activism earned him an honorary doctorate degree of humane letters from St. Ambrose University, which […]
BETTENDORF, IOWA –August 23, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library and K&K Hardware have teamed up again to offer guidance on effective ways to maintain homes. How to Fix It: Drywall will be held on Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 PM. The free class is open to the public and will be held at the […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University is continuing to focus on supporting students during their transition to college and finding academic success through the redevelopment of two support offices. “Through divisional realignment, the former Transition and Academic Skills Center has evolved into two separate functions, allowing staff to focus on vital areas supporting student development […]
Mark your calendars! This Wednesday, August 23rd is the official first day of school for Davenport School students. We are so excited for what the 23-24 school year has in store. See you soon!
