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Gov. J.B. Pritzker replaced most of the state board of education this week and appointed a new superintendent. The board includes seven women and two men.…
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The Illinois State Board of Education is warning schools they may not get reimbursed for free- and reduced-price lunch programs if the federal government…
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When Illinois approved a new school funding formula in 2017, it didn't make funding equitable across all districts overnight. But it has opened the eyes…
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On a recent Tuesday afternoon, a few high school students are measuring and cutting siding.They’re building a house in the trades class at the Capital…
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Tony Sanders is the CEO of Unit 46 in Elgin — the state's second-largest school district, with almost 40,000 students. Right now, he's short at least 30…
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When the Illinois state legislature passed its new school funding law, it changed more than just the dollar amount each school district receives. It also…
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The Illinois State Board of Education has unveiled a new labeling system for schools, with roughly 550 Illinois schools now being tagged…
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What test should school teachers have to pass to earn a license in Illinois? The Illinois State Board of Education takes up that question at their meeting…
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Illinois’ new school funding formula — approved last year — could already be facing revisions. That's because lawmakers had such a tough time agreeing on…
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This is one of those good news/bad news stories. A series of state laws meant to reduce the number of kids getting kicked out of school appears to have…