Published March 16th, 2023
Illinois State Board of Education discusses increased spending with House committee
(The Center Square) – Members of the Illinois State Board of Education are discussing their 2024 budget proposal, which includes an increase in funding. ISBE…
Published March 8th, 2023
Measure at Illinois statehouse proposes sex-ed curriculum changes
(The Center Square) – A proposed measure in Springfield aims to set up a task force to examine how certain subjects are taught in Illinois…
Published February 23rd, 2023
Multi-occupancy genderless bathroom bill advances at Illinois statehouse
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are advancing a measure that would would allow certain bathrooms in the Land of Lincoln to be genderless. State Rep.…
Published February 15th, 2023
Illinois schools underperforming despite increased funding
(The Center Square) – Public education advocates say Illinois’ evidence-based funding model has adequately funded schools. However, one lawmaker says students are still underperforming. Illinois’ evidence-based…
Published February 1st, 2023
Illinois State Board of Education names new state superintendent of schools
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Board of Education has named its 31st state superintendent of education, but not everyone is on board with…
Published January 13th, 2023
Lightfoot criticized for soliciting CPS students to campaign for ‘extra credit;’ investigations launched
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is drawing criticism over leaked emails of her campaign asking public school students for help her re-election bid…
Published October 14th, 2022
‘Gender affirming care’ on minors finds support, opposition among Illinois’ elected officials
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ elected officials are offering different views on the future of gender-affirming health care in Illinois. Gender-affirming care, as defined by…
Published September 13th, 2022
Illinois’ Amendment 1 would be costly and give too much power to unions, including the Chicago Teachers Union, critics argue
(The Center Square) – Amendment 1 on the November ballot is being promoted by unions in Illinois. Supporters say the measure will protect workers’ rights.…
Published August 23rd, 2022
Chicago Public Schools facing lower enrollment but more teachers
(The Center Square) – A new report shows a decade-long problem of low test scores and enrollment decline for Chicago Public Schools. The report was done by…
Published July 12th, 2022
Three bills impacting Illinois higher education now law
(The Center Square) – Three different bills looking to address issues within the state’s higher education system are now law. Gov J.B. Pritzker signed the…
Published July 5th, 2022
Chicago Public Schools to pay back $87 million in overpayments
(The Center Square) – Chicago Public Schools were given $87 million from the Illinois State Board of Education in error and now they owe that…
Published June 24th, 2022
Audit: Chicago Public Schools received $87 million in overpayments
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Auditor General’s report shows an error at the Illinois State Board of Education resulted in an overpayment of more…
Published May 18th, 2022
Pritzker signs ‘Too Young to Test’ bill into law
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a measure that prohibits the Illinois State Board of Education from requiring students in pre-kindergarten…
Published April 27th, 2022
Schools must report alleged teacher sexual misconduct starting July 2023
(The Center Square) – In a little over a year, school superintendents must begin notifying school boards and parents if any sexual misconduct happens in…
