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Friday, March 01, 2013  Marion County kids are becoming known as nationwide competitors in archery. Each year, a group of kids team together at Butch's Sports World in Palmyra.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Quincy school board interviews candidates this past weekend and Tuesday night for permanent and interim superintendent positions.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Families going to four Title I schools in Quincy will have the option this year to transfer their child to a different school due to No Child Left Behind Act rules.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Report: half of US public schools fail to meet federal standards under No Child Left Behind

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Illinois test scores continue to struggle as the state's standards hit an all time high. The state's report card out this week shows the No Child Left Behind standards, or the adequate yearly progress, failed 15 out of 18 school districts in four counties: Adams, Pike, Hancock and Brown. The three schools that met the standard all reside within Hancock County.

Friday, August 13, 2010  District will begin interventions with struggling students and coaching for teachers.