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Illinois education leaders release blueprint for the future of education

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - December 1, 2024

The plan proposes measuring student success over time rather than one annual standardized test. #education

Politics

IL Freedom Caucus Calls Out Speaker Chris Welch for Blocking ‘Invest in Kids’ Legislation

Silence DoGood - November 10, 2023

The program has handed out nearly 50,000 scholarships since the program launched in the 2018-2019 school year. #investinkids

Community

Lt. Governor Stratton Convenes Thought Leaders and Policymakers at the Illinois Legislators Retreat Centered Around Education

Silence DoGood - November 8, 2023

Over the last three years, the Office of the Lt. Governor has been committed to working with the Hunt Institute to promote better pathways to quality education. #education

Community

Report Shows Illinois Students Are Failing to Meet Standards

Andrew Hensel | The Center Square - February 21, 2023

The report by Wirepoints shows that 53 schools do not have any student who can do math at their grade level and that at 30 schools no student can read at grade level. #education #schools

Community

Several New Illinois Laws Affect the Education System

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - December 30, 2022

One law mandates school board members to receive training on trauma-informed practices. #illinois #education

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