Education

Illinois already having trouble accessing certain kinds of federal education funds.

University construction projects promised under Rebuild Illinois face years of delays due to costs and staffing shortages.

The plan would let community colleges offer four-year bachelor’s degrees, but universities worry about duplication.

An Illinois House committee advanced legislation to regulate homeschooling in Illinois as thousands gathered at the Capitol to protest.

Increased funding for student financial aid makes community colleges more affordable to moderate-income students.

Mass layoffs at Education Department and plans to dismantle the federal agency prompt verbal assault, more litigation.

Bill would allow students to compete on school and nonschool teams simultaneously.

Rural Illinois schools face a deepening teacher shortage, relying on retirees, alternative certifications, and fast-track pathways to fill gaps.

Illinois schools address a persistent teacher shortage through policy changes, alternative hiring measures, and state funding.

Illinois educators cite low pay, poor working conditions, and a lack of state support as major barriers to solving the...