Public Education
Audit of the Illinois State Board of Education shows continued problems(The Center Square) – Overstating its budget, failure to properly audit license requirements and other reporting issues are all listed in an Illinois Auditor General report of the Illinois State… Read More
Public Education
Pritzker promotes early childhood education initiative; Republicans say it’s not sustainable(The Center Square) – Illinois will use $250 million in taxpayer funds for the Smart Start Program, which looks to make early childhood daycare and preschool more accessible for families… Read More
Legislation
Bill implementing full-day kindergarten in Illinois ready for governor’s desk as funding questions loom(The Center Square) – A measure that implements full-day kindergarten throughout Illinois is about to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his signature. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington… Read More
Culture
Illinois bills removing gender-specific language from state statutes spurs debate(The Center Square) – Measures removing gender-specific language from various Illinois laws have cleared the General Assembly. One changes “mother” to “person who gave birth.” Another removes gender-specific language from… Read More
Public Education
Illinois lawmakers consider making full-day kindergarten mandatory(The Center Square) – A measure that passed the Illinois House would require school districts to implement full-day kindergarten across the state. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights,… Read More