Childcare access is strained in Illinois. The state’s slow background check system continues to threaten it
Chronic understaffing at DCFS and an unimplemented state law are leaving some childcare centers short-staffed.
Education
The latest education news coverage throughout the state of Illinois
Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education
As most schools remain underfunded despite promises of EBF, gubernatorial candidates offer different visions for the future.
School funding stretched thin as costs rise, corporate revenue source shrinks
The number of schools at 90% adequacy continues to shrink.
SIU Foundation pays $2.2M to cancel new dorm development
A year after a new dorm project was announced, it has ground to a halt.
Illinois offers temporary sales tax reduction on back-to-school shopping
Illinois sales tax reduction on school supplies runs from Aug. 7-16.
Welch ‘committed’ to more funding for Chicago Public Schools — and the school board is banking on it
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says he's "committed" to supporting a supplemental budget bill for Chicago Public Schools.
Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions
Policy seeks to remove distractions during class and focus students’ attention on learning.
Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI
Education officials navigate complex issues brought on by emerging technology.
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal
Illinois school finance data shows some improvement on spending equity; tax inequities persist.
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills into law since Friday.
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