EAST ST. LOUIS - Tyonna Woodhouse, a Homeless, Attendance and Truancy Officer at James Avant Elementary in East St. Louis School District 189, has been nominated by the Illinois State Board of Education as one of two Illinois nominees for the national 2026 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award.The nomination, announced recently, highlights Woodhouse’s leadership in addressing chronic absenteeism and boosting student engagement at James Avant Elementary.The RISE Awards, which include several categories such as the U.S. Department of Education’s Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award, honor rising talent and impactful contributions in education and other fields.Woodhouse has implemented comprehensive attendance strategies, conducted home visits, and connected families wit

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