State Board of Education seeks $11.4 billion for PreK-12 spending
The Illinois State Board of Education asked for a 4.6% funding increase in its fiscal year 2026 budget request.
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Budget pressures could impact K-12 funding
Illinois education advocates push for increased K-12 funding to address underfunded districts and student challenges, while state budget constraints loom.
The next school reform push in Illinois: testing and accountability
The Vision 2030 report recommends changes to Illinois’ education system, including recalibrating testing benchmarks and reforming school accountability.
Illinois school Superintendent Tony Sanders discusses strategy to boost math scores
Illinois education leaders plan a statewide math improvement initiative, focusing on best practices and streamlined standards.
Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores
Illinois plans statewide math initiative as student performance lags; 2024 report shows reading recovery but low math scores.
State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose
Public health groups commend new guides but say there was a ‘lack of opportunities’ for collaboration
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children
Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments
High school students to start new exams in spring 2025
Illinois launches summer food assistance program
Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer
Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs
Advocates seek $50M to keep programs operating
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