Public Education
Study: Illinois’ spending per student is one of highest in the country(The Center Square) – A new study shows that Illinois continues to pump money into education without seeing tangible results. The Reason Foundation found that Illinois’ inflation-adjusted education revenue grew… Read More
Public Education
Illinois education officials seeking more tax dollars(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Board of Education is aiming high in its request for more taxpayer funding in the next fiscal year. The board is proposing a… Read More
Public Education
National group gives Illinois poor rating on policies that support reading instruction(The Center Square) – A national teaching organization is giving Illinois poor marks on policies to improve reading instruction. The National Council on Teacher Quality published a … Read More
Government
Illinois’ scholarship tax credit program ends after Dem-controlled Legislature failed to act(The Center Square) – As states continue to expand educational opportunities around the country, Illinois’ only school choice program is coming to an end. On Dec. 31, the Invest in Kids scholarship… Read More
Government
Illinois law cuts funding for public libraries that remove controversial books(The Center Square) – A law involving public libraries in Illinois that created political divides is set to go into effect in January. The law will withhold state… Read More