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Graduates of Rockford RISE ready, eager for classrooms, given mayor's gratitude
May 13, 2026
DEKALB, Illinois, May 13 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:

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Graduates of Rockford RISE ready, eager for classrooms, given mayor's gratitude

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Rockford RISE has graduated 18 new teachers.

Launched in 2024, the "Rockford Inspiring School and Community Excellence" initiative to turn Rockford Public Schools paraprofessionals into licensed teachers is the result of a grant from Grow Your Own . . .

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