Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Pritzker says goal is to send free books to all children, ages 0-5.
State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season Friday, November 17, 2023 Advocates continue call to speed up contributions to new state funding formula.
Lawmakers decline to extend private school scholarship tax credit program Lawmakers decline to extend private school scholarship tax credit program Thursday, November 9, 2023 Veto session adjourns without renewing Invest in Kids Act Read more
Scholarship tax credit program among issues still on the table with 3 legislative days remaining Scholarship tax credit program among issues still on the table with 3 legislative days remaining Wednesday, November 1, 2023 A tax credit program for donations to private school scholarship funds remains in negotiations in Springfield. Read more
Latest state school report card shows proficiency gains, persistent gaps on racial lines Latest state school report card shows proficiency gains, persistent gaps on racial lines Monday, October 30, 2023 Illinois students showed improvement in reading and math but achievement gaps continue along racial lines. Read more
First week of veto session wraps up with little legislative movement First week of veto session wraps up with little legislative movement Thursday, October 26, 2023 Lawmakers to return to Capitol Nov. 7 to address lingering issues Read more
Report: Illinois’ educator workforce weathered pandemic, but persistent issues remain Report: Illinois’ educator workforce weathered pandemic, but persistent issues remain Thursday, October 12, 2023 The supply of education professionals continues to improve in Illinois despite strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but persistent issues remain in certain regions of the state and within... Read more