Testimony: Scholarship program a ‘remarkable opportunity’
Testimony: Scholarship program a ‘remarkable opportunity’
Cook County’s commissioners can voice support for education funding to students across the state
By Josh Bandoch
Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students
Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students
Sen. Graciela Guzman has introduced contradictory bills. One calls for more state funding, while the other would block donated federal money for students.
By Lilly Rossi
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.
By Mailee Smith
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.
By Patrick Andriesen
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.
By Patrick Andriesen
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.
By Lilly Rossi
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.
By Benjamin Hines, Lilly Rossi
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.
By Lilly Rossi
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.
By Mailee Smith
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.
By Mailee Smith
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.
By Josh Bandoch
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.
By Lilly Rossi
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.
By Lilly Rossi, Hannah Schmid