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Working All the Angles: Identity, Systems and Anti-Bias Practice in the Classroom and Beyond

We all bring our own life experiences to our work. We’ve also been shaped by systems that treated some people as “normal” and others as “different.” In this hands-on session, Cathy Welsh helps educators, future educators, and community workers look at how these systems show up in classrooms, workplaces, and daily life. You’ll look at…

Richland & Children’s Museum of Illinois to Build Teaching Kitchen

Decatur, IL – Richland Community College and the Children’s Museum of Illinois are cooking up plans to build a Teaching Kitchen. Approved by the Richland Community College Board of Trustees in April, the partnership is designed to connect children and families with hands-on learning experiences and early exposure to career pathways through educational programming, workforce…

Free Paraprofessional & Substitute Teacher Training

Richland Community College, funded through the Grow Your Own Teachers Illinois initiative, is hosting a free two-day workshop designed to support individuals interested in becoming paraprofessionals or substitute teachers.  Participants will receive training, resources, and the opportunity to connect directly with hiring partners. WHEN: May 28–29, 2026 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM WHERE: Shilling Community Education Center Salons (3925 E College Pk Dr, Decatur,…

Phi Theta Kappa Welcomes New Members

For 51 years Richland’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the Community College, has inducted new members in the fall and spring. We are pleased to announce the list of members for spring 2026: Each of these students has met the requirements of a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA for at least…