University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
The strike comes as state lawmakers consider a new funding distribution plan for state universities
Tag: education funding
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
Multiple groups that are at risk of losing federal funding are asking Illinois lawmakers for more state money.
Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources
The board submits its request to the governor and lawmakers at the start of each year.
Draft report calls for consolidating schools, increasing state share of education funding
A task force formed to study ways to reduce property tax burden on Illinois residents is calling for consolidation of ...
Chicago Teachers Union pushes bill to redirect district funds
Chicago Teachers Union representatives are asking lawmakers for legislation that would force Chicago Public Schools to direct more of its ...
Report finds education funding overhaul effective, calls for increased state investment
A new report from an independent policy and advocacy organization is calling for increased state investment in public education in ...
Money matters: How school funding inequities affect students, taxpayers
Education officials in Illinois say the state is making solid progress under its new evidence-based funding program in narrowing the ...
Senate Education Committee votes to increase statewide teacher minimum wage
The minimum wage for Illinois teachers has been stagnant for nearly 40 years, but a bill which passed the state ...
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