Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and Honest Game Unite to Boost Student Success

Published on Aug 27, 2024

Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and Honest Game Partner to Enhance Academic Eligibility and College Readiness for Students Statewide

Chicago, IL (Aug. 27, 2024) – Today, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce a new official partnership with Honest Game, whose mission centers around empowering school departments, students, and families to proactively plan and track the pathway to a college education.

“Honest Game is thrilled to partner with the Illinois High School Association to continue to support every Illinois student at every stage of their academic journey,” said Kim Michelson, CEO and Co-Founder of Honest Game. “This partnership allows us to bring our innovative academic eligibility software and services to an eager and engaged audience, ensuring that every student-athlete – and their support systems – has the opportunity to achieve their academic and athletic goals. Together, we can equip more students with the tools and resources to navigate the path to college with confidence and clarity.”

With this partnership, Honest Game will provide expert resources to Illinois schools, student-athletes, coaches, and parents on key topics, including NCAA academic eligibility, recruitment, and college readiness. Honest Game will host two webinars this year to further discuss their capabilities. Details and registration for these two educational events are exclusively for IHSA member schools and details will be forthcoming.

“Honest Game is a vital resource for Illinois high school student-athletes and their families as they explore college education opportunities,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “NCAA eligibility guidelines continue to evolve, making it imperative that students, coaches, and school personnel can access accurate information. We look forward to partnering with Honest Game to provide them with those tools.”

Honest Game levels the playing field so that every student-athlete has a fair and equitable opportunity to attend college. Honest Game will be Illinois’s academic eligibility and compliance experts. Honest Game’s automated software aligns school departments, students, and families by tracking learning outcomes across all student activities.