Education

The measures are among 300 new laws taking effect Jan. 1.

Flat revenue and increasing demands for state funding elsewhere could mean lean times ahead for Illinois schools.

Students in Illinois, like their peers nationwide, tend to score lower in math than they do in reading and writing.

The board submits its request to the governor and lawmakers at the start of each year.

Enrollment grew to a 10-year high overall but declined on some campuses and among international grad students.

Lawmakers approved a 2% increase to be distributed only after the governor approves them in writing.

First report under new scoring system shows higher proficiency rates, but achievement gaps remain.

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead new team at statewide teachers union.

Report shows educational attainment levels rising, but proficiency rates stagnant despite billions in new spending.

New system of reporting student test scores is intended to reflect more accurate proficiency rates.