Congratulations Marie! Incredibly well deserved #IASASuperWomen

Bringing it back

I do not understand why mental health programs are being defunded by President Trump when every school shooting is blamed on mental health.

Trump just shut down all the school mental health programs and neighborhood anti-violence programs funded by the 2022 gun bill. Millions of kids just lost their mental health worker or after school program. It’s inhumane, illogical and illegal. You need to hear this story.

The American Constitution Society is offering a series of webinars for lawyers to learn ways to defend constitutional rights during these challenging times. You can register here.

The two pictures are 11 years apart. On 10 May 1933 the Nazi party staged ideological spectacle of burning of 'un-German’ books. 2nd image: Auschwitz II-Birkenau, burning pits outside gas chamber V, 1944. #Auschwitz warns us of where ideologies of hatred can lead to.

“Burning Out” isn’t just a headline—it’s a reality too many educators face. Illinois superintendent Dr. Carrie Hruby shares reflections from her #AASAMag article on the hidden toll of burnout in schools and why it’s time we talk about it. 😌 Watch the full video and explore mental

Did you know Lincoln helped empower people who were deaf, blind & mentally ill? Our latest blog explores his legacy of disability advocacy—just in time for our new exhibit, Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch. 📝 Read: ow.ly/tAGW50VU8i3 👋 Exhibit: ow.ly/pbLw50VU8i2

#OnThisDay in 1922, 50,000+ gathered for the #LincolnMemorial dedication. Speakers included Taft, Harding, and Dr. Robert Moton, who called for racial equality before a segregated crowd. Robert Todd Lincoln attended as a special guest. #ALPLM #AbrahamLincoln 📸: National Park Service

🌾 On #NationalPrairieDay, explore a landscape Lincoln would recognize. Illinois was once home to 20+ million acres of prairie. Today, just a fraction remains, and Midewin NTP is one of the best places to experience it. 🌿 #ILHistory 📷 credit: U.S. Forest Service

12 June 1929 | A German Jewish girl, Anne Frank, was born in Frankfurt. In 1942 on her 13th birthday she received an empty diary. She perished in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945. 'Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character & goodness.' (A.Frank)

Did you know Lincoln signed copies of the #EmancipationProclamation to raise money for Civil War soldiers? Only 27 survive—and you can see one up close starting tomorrow. 🎟️ Free admission 🗓️ June 13–26 (weekdays) | Sat. June 14 📍 #ALPLM Library Building #VisitSpringfield

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📜 Time’s running out! See a rare, signed copy of the #EmancipationProclamation — on display free thru this Thursday at the #ALPLM Library (212 N. Sixth St). 💬 “It comes more alive when you're here.” 💬 “It puts into perspective what was important to Lincoln.” #AbrahamLincoln

Join us for #SensoryFriendly Sunday on July 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this event, visitors who may be overwhelmed by intense light, strong sounds, and large crowds are welcome to enjoy an experience designed for them. Details at ow.ly/mRX450Wksz4 #ALPLM

The FY25 funding freeze is not just a budget issue. It is a direct hit to our students’ futures. More than 600 superintendents have shared how the freeze is impacting their districts. Now it is time for all of us to act. Learn more and take action today: aasa.org/news-media/new…

Join us TODAY for #SensoryFriendly Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this event, visitors who may be overwhelmed by intense light, strong sounds, and large crowds are welcome to enjoy an experience designed for them. Details at ow.ly/mRX450Wksz4

There is no excuse for the world to stand by and watch two million human beings suffer on the brink of full-blown famine. A starving human being needs food today, not tomorrow. People of good conscience must stop the starvation in Gaza. nytimes.com/2025/07/27/opi…

The Chicago Tribune is shining a spotlight on our powerful exhibit honoring legendary sculptor Richard Hunt – the most prolific public artist in the U.S. and a proud Chicagoan. 📰 ow.ly/bBUH50Wx2p1 #ALPLM #RichardHunt #FreedomInForm

🎉 Here's to new opportunities! 🎉 Kriha Boucek's Darcy Kriha 🟧 was sworn into the Wisconsin Bar 07.30.25! As a seasoned Illinois attorney, Darcy's expertise shines. This career milestone expands the scope of her impact in Education Law. #WisconsinBar #Congratulations