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Teacher retention rate in Ford County: 90.5% stay put

By J. D. Pearson | Nov 5, 2025

With an average salary of $53,314, 90.5% of teachers remain on their positions in Ford County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Teacher retention rate in Piatt County around 90.5% per year

By J. D. Pearson | Nov 4, 2025

With an average salary of $55,102, 90.5% of teachers remain on their positions in Piatt County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Teacher turnover in Champaign County: 86.6% remain in their positions year-over-year

By J. D. Pearson | Nov 3, 2025

With an average salary of $60,458, 86.6% of teachers remain on their positions in Champaign County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

85.8% of teachers remain in their positions year-over-year in Vermilion County schools

By J. D. Pearson | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $58,013, 85.8% of teachers remain on their positions in Vermilion County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Illinois teen named runner up for national 2025 Youth in Action award

By J. D. Pearson | Sep 29, 2025

Ellis Rogers, an 18-year-old from Knox County, Illinois, has been named a national runner up for the 2025 4-H Youth in Action Award by the National 4-H Council.