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Illinois’ spring legislative session is underway. Here’s what to watch.
Illinois’ education budget and protections for immigrant students will be on the agenda. Hundreds of bills have already been ...
After-school program groups demand release of state funding in Illinois
Organizations are calling on Pritzker and the ISBE to release $50M that was included in this year’s budget to fund ...
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Illinois eighth grade students are ahead of the curve nationwide in reading, math
A nationwide report found eighth grade Illinois students are ahead of the curve when it comes to reading and math. Here's ...
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Central Illinois school administrator breaks down role of U.S. Education Department facing potential elimination
The possibility of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education is adding uncertainty among local leaders as President Donald Trump’s administration works to reduce the size of the ...
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Linda McMahon led WWE and the SBA. The U.S. Education Dept. may be next
McMahon has a limited background in education, and a long career as a business executive. She'd be stepping into an agency ...
Pritzker celebrates 'report card,' but lawmaker says there's no reason to
The Nation’s Report Card that measures how well students across the country are learning has just been released for 2024. The ...
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Quad-Cities school districts look to curb absences with local, state changes
While some are slowly improving, Quad-Cities school districts and others nationwide are still trying to address attendance ...
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Illinois State Board of Education asks for $11.4 billion in funding as state faces substantial budget deficit
The Illinois State Board of Education approved a nearly $11.4 billion budget request this week for the upcoming fiscal year, amounting to a 4.6% increase from this year, as the state prepares to face ...