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An obscure, technical bit of legislation could make a big difference for some of the state’s youngest students. It’s meant to tie up all the loose ends on…
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A recent report has shown Illinois is in the midst of a severe teacher shortage, particularly in the central part of the state. A panel of lawmakers took…
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Chicago Cardinal BlaiseCupich traveled to Springfield today to voice his support of stricter gun laws. But he also addressed Illinois' new school funding…
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The Illinois State Board of Education is supposed to spend more government dollars on the neediest schools, according to a new funding plan. Today,…
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A panel of state senators today heard budget requests from agencies representing colleges and universities, and lawmakers took the opportunity to ask why…
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An advocacy group says Illinois schools are in need of more diverse history lessons. Equality Illinois is behind a new statehouse proposal that would…
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One of the biggest changes Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed in today's budget address is making local school districts bear the costs of teacher pensions. The…
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Last August, when Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the historic school funding reform plan, the celebration was like the political version of a wedding. Lawmakers…
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The controversial standardized tests known as PARCC could be on their way out after this spring. The Illinois State Board of Education plans to request…
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After years of cuts and chronic underfunding, state higher education officials voted yesterday to make a modest request for next year’s budget. Meeting in…