Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
Illinois schools will not have to pay to implement mental health screenings developed by the State Board of Education under ...
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Raoul challenges blocked public health funding as feds rescind education dollars
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined another multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration, this time seeking to block the termination ...
Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education Department
Illinois already having trouble accessing certain kinds of federal education funds.
Illinois schools continuing DEI initiatives despite federal funding threats
The state superintendent is not asking schools to make any changes to DEI initiatives at the Trump administration threatens to ...
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
The Illinois State Board of Education is advising school officials to be prepared in the event federal immigration officials try ...
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.
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.
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.
Tony Sanders to become state superintendent of education
The Illinois State Board of Education announced Tuesday that Elgin-based School District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders will become the next ...
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