Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Advocates seek $50M to keep programs operating
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Some advocates now put cost at upwards of $180 million as state education board seeks $35 million
Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Cost of consolidating programs remains largely unknown Read more
Illinois teacher shortage persists, survey finds Illinois teacher shortage persists, survey finds Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Cost of teaching degree followed by low pay, benefits, seen as obstacles Read more
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers push bills addressing water quality, free school meals Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers push bills addressing water quality, free school meals Wednesday, March 13, 2024 State’s largest teachers union releases annual education report Read more
Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Thursday, March 7, 2024 Another measure would prohibit small single-use plastic bottles at hotels Read more
State commission says Illinois underfunds public universities by $1.4 billion State commission says Illinois underfunds public universities by $1.4 billion Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Body was formed by General Assembly in 2021 to consider new funding formula Read more
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker touts manufacturing training funding, announces cultural districts Capitol Briefs: Pritzker touts manufacturing training funding, announces cultural districts Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Proposed budget includes another $24 million for manufacturing training academies Read more