New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.
Education
The latest education news coverage throughout the state of Illinois
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois
Illinois develops plan calculated to lift student math performance.
Early Intervention therapies help kids — but Illinois pays providers less than other states, stalling access
Studies analyzing the outcomes of Early Intervention found it can change a child’s developmental trajectory, and may even reduce the...
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children
The bill limits autoplay videos, nighttime notifications, location sharing and more.
Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass
Illinois lawmakers send a host of education policy change proposals to Gov. Pritzker.
Schools to get funding increase, but less than some had urged
Illinois lawmakers approved the budget just after 4 a.m. Monday morning.
Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds
State struggles again to get money out the door for after-school programs.
When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that
The bill’s sponsor says he’d like to include it in broader end-of-session legislation.
School choice option at standstill as legislators weigh benefits, political fallout
The governor, education advocates and legislators weigh whether to opt Illinois into a federal school choice tax credit.
Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate artificial intelligence
Senators said the bill package came out of a lack of federal action and specific constituent issues.
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