Education

First nationwide school choice bill passes U.S. House committee

First nationwide school choice bill passes U.S. House committee

The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024 becomes the first nationwide school choice bill to pass out of committee in U.S. history. Now it goes to the U.S. House floor, giving hope to Illinois families denied the option by state lawmakers.

By Hannah Schmid

What to know about Illinois education as students head back to school

What to know about Illinois education as students head back to school

Students in Illinois are steadily returning to class across Illinois’ 852 school districts, where improvement is needed on the 35% of elementary students who can read at grade level. What to know about how well the state’s public schools are preparing students for life.

By Hannah Schmid