An easy way to get more education money for Illinois
An easy way to get more education money for Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants more federal funding. A new program would provide donor money— but he must opt in.
REPORTS
Illinois part of national epidemic, with only 1 in 3 students reading well
Report: How Illinois can give parents more choice within public school system
Majority of IFT spending goes to Chicago
NEA dues rise, spending on teachers drops for 6 straight years
Classrooms First: District consolidation can improve Illinois’ education outcomes while saving taxpayers money
Bill could benefit millions of Illinois students
Bill could benefit millions of Illinois students
Illinois students would be eligible for money from donors to access support under the Educational Choice for Children Act.
Illinois boosts universities losing students, punishes gainers
Illinois boosts universities losing students, punishes gainers
Illinois’ public universities have lost 13,062 students during the past 20 years, but three gained. They lost state funding while the losers got more money.
Poll: Most Illinois voters support opting into scholarship program
Poll: Most Illinois voters support opting into scholarship program
Nearly 55% of Illinois voters support the state opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. But it’s up to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to opt Illinois into the program. Only about one in five oppose him doing so.
New bill would block scholarship money for students
New bill would block scholarship money for students
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prohibit Illinois students from receiving private funds for tutoring and other academic needs – even though it would cost the state nothing.
Idaho giving students access to federal scholarships; Illinois should join
Idaho giving students access to federal scholarships; Illinois should join
The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of school choice tax credits. Yet Illinois continues to lag the nation with no form of school choice.
Most states already say ‘yes’ to donations for students
Most states already say ‘yes’ to donations for students
At least 28 states have already said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program to let donors provide extra academic help to their students.
What’s the law say about new scholarships for school kids?
What’s the law say about new scholarships for school kids?
The federal language is clear: All K-12 students in public, private, charter or homeschool programs are eligible for donated funds if they meet income limits.
Donation tax credits can boost Illinois public school foundations
Donation tax credits can boost Illinois public school foundations
A federal tax credit is expected to boost school donations. Public school foundations can obtain the funds to help Illinois students.
Illinois is No. 3 for workforce development
Illinois is No. 3 for workforce development
Illinois’ strong colleges and workforce training help reduce unemployment and close skill gaps, ranking No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 3 nationally.
Chicago Teachers Union president owes city over $3.3K
Chicago Teachers Union president owes city over $3.3K
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates not only refuses to pay her Chicago utility bills, she refuses to pay city fines. She owes over $3,300.
Chicago Public Schools students thrive through academic rigor
Chicago Public Schools students thrive through academic rigor
Chicago Public Schools’ school choice experiment is working: students at the city’s selective enrollment schools are thriving.