Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education
As most schools remain underfunded despite promises of EBF, gubernatorial candidates offer different visions for the future.
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Carbondale educator accused of exploiting young girl in violent online ‘cult’
He encouraged the girl to send sexually explicit videos of herself, as well as videos of her cutting herself.
School funding stretched thin as costs rise, corporate revenue source shrinks
The number of schools at 90% adequacy continues to shrink.
Welch ‘committed’ to more funding for Chicago Public Schools — and the school board is banking on it
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says he's "committed" to supporting a supplemental budget bill for Chicago Public Schools.
Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI
Education officials navigate complex issues brought on by emerging technology.
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal
Illinois school finance data shows some improvement on spending equity; tax inequities persist.
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
The Illinois State Board of Education is developing new statewide guidance on AI cyberbullying in schools.
New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations
New agency takes charge of childcare licensing, preschools and early interventions, among other programs.
The $500B error in Illinois’ budget
The Illinois Constitution gives governors power to eliminate or reduce spending lines in the budget without rejecting the whole bill.
Pritzker signs nearly $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term
New spending in the budget is minimal as expected revenue growth slows.
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