Katie Welch, a seventh-grade math teacher, was named West Central Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. The state board of education also honored other educators ...

The Oswego High School teacher is one of 30 in Illinois named a finalist for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges details her friendship with retired teacher Barbara Henry, who is the subject of her new children's book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher." ...