Illinois public school enrollment drop 4th-worst in U.S.
Illinois public school enrollment drop 4th-worst in U.S.
The state saw a drop of over 10% in the period from 2014 to 2024, five times the national rate.
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FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students
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
Pritzker to decide whether Illinois students receive $1 billion from private donations
Pritzker to decide whether Illinois students receive $1 billion from private donations
The decision to opt Illinois into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program rests with the governor.
Counties urge Pritzker to say yes to donor funds for students
Counties urge Pritzker to say yes to donor funds for students
Thirteen county boards to date have adopted resolutions pushing for the governor to opt into a donor-funded federal program for academic needs.
Pritzker board eliminates poor attendance from Illinois school ratings
Pritzker board eliminates poor attendance from Illinois school ratings
High chronic absenteeism will no longer hurt a school’s state rating.
At least 5 Democratic states are opting into the FSTC. What’s holding up Pritzker?
At least 5 Democratic states are opting into the FSTC. What’s holding up Pritzker?
At least 31 states have said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.
Peoria school board wisely returning to basics in reading
Peoria school board wisely returning to basics in reading
Peoria Public Schools is adopting evidence-based practices.
Unfair policies shut kids out of extracurriculars
Unfair policies shut kids out of extracurriculars
Illinois law is inclusive, but some districts aren’t. Find out where yours lands.
Five reasons school districts shouldn’t lock students out of extracurriculars
Five reasons school districts shouldn’t lock students out of extracurriculars
More than 160 districts in Illinois bar participation by those who aren’t full-time students in their schools.
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.