5 things to know about Illinois’ new school rating system
5 things to know about Illinois’ new school rating system
Labels on the familiar state report card are poised to change.
Illinois’ number of high school grads to plunge 32%. Lawmakers still want more college money.
Illinois’ number of high school grads to plunge 32%. Lawmakers still want more college money.
State higher ed funding is already double the national average.
Polls are clear: Voters want donated education money
Polls are clear: Voters want donated education money
A federal scholarship program is popular among voters in Illinois and nationwide. Gov. J.B. Pritzker should opt in so Illinois students aren’t left behind.
Voters say Illinois students should benefit from scholarships
Voters say Illinois students should benefit from scholarships
Illinois voters who were asked strongly support public and private school students in the state benefiting from donated money for scholarships.
Pritzker doesn’t tell whole story on test scores
Pritzker doesn’t tell whole story on test scores
Counter to the governor’s claims, Illinois students’ scores on a national assessment have dropped despite more education spending.
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
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.
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.
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.