Groups demand Illinois officials release $50M in after-school program funding
Organizations that provide tutoring, recreation and other after-school programs are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker and the ...
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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 ...
The Daily Illini11d
Future educators discuss lack of sex education requirement in Illinois schools
In Illinois, sex education isn’t a requirement in health classes, leaving the decision to teach it to individual schools and ...
Chalkbeat on MSN6d
Illinois lawmakers advance measure to untangle student test scores from teacher evaluations
A bill that would roll back the requirement to link teacher evaluations to test scores sailed through the Senate education ...
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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 ...
NBC Chicago3d
When is Lincoln's Birthday observed? What to know about the Illinois state holiday
Some schools are also not in session due to observance of the holiday, but it is not on the Illinois State Board of Education's list of observed holidays. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you ...
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State education officials call for no new voucher spending
The State Board of Education voted 9-to-2 to request a moratorium on new spending for Opportunity Scholarship vouchers as ...
Herald & Review11d
Internships help make Millikin University's elementary education program 'exemplary'
Millikin University's elementary education program has been designated "exemplary" by the Illinois State Board of Education ...