Homeschools
Illinois bill would create âkangaroo courtâ to attack homeschoolers, critics sayAn Illinois bill hostile to homeschooling families passed out of committee and will be scheduled for a full floor vote in the state House. The bill passed out of committee… Read More
Homeschools
100 to 1 in opposition to Illinois Homeschool Act ahead of hearing(The Center Square) â Nearly 4,000 opposition slips have been filed against a measure in Illinois to regulate homeschooling. Thatâs 100 times more than the nearly 40 who have filed… Read More
Public Education
Illinois lawmaker expects DEI âprivilege walksâ will continue despite Trump EO(The Center Square) â According to Bloomington Public Schools District 87 documents, staff were directed to participate in “Privilege Walks,” where teachers start on a line and take a step… Read More
Homeschools
Proposed homeschooling mandates in Illinois facing strong opposition(The Center Square) â Proposed legislation that would create oversight requirements on Illinois homeschooling is being denounced in Springfield. The Homeschool Act in House Bill 2827 would add… Read More
Government
Illinois county votes to rename courthouse in rebuke to author of pro-life Hyde AmendmentDemocrats in Illinoisâ second-largest county have voted to remove the name of a deceased Congressman from a local courthouse because of his pro-life views. The DuPage County Board voted 10-5… Read More
Courts
Lawsuit challenges alleged race-based hiring practices at University of IllinoisA new lawsuit is challenging the University of Illinois over alleged racial discrimination in its hiring practices as national pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)… Read More
Government
Bill would expel students for at least a year if they commit a sexual assault(The Center Square) â A sexual assault involving school kids in a small central Illinois community has prompted an Illinois lawmaker to take action. State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, said… Read More
Opinion
Chaos reigns in Chicago Public Schools with teachersâ union, school board and CEO all at oddsIf there was any doubt which school district is most mismanaged, Chicago can finally put the debate to rest. In recent months, the Chicago mayor, teachersâ union, school CEO and… Read More
Public Education
Analyst: Illinois students poor SAT showing a bad sign for future(The Center Square) â Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski is warning what falling Illinois state test scores could spell for the state moving forward. Data recently analyzed by the Illinois State… Read More
Public Education
Taxpayers to buy $19.9 million in electric school buses for Illinois(The Center Square) â Taxpayers are set to give the struggling electric bus industry a jolt after Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced nearly $20 million for 70 zero-emission buses at nine… Read More
Opinion
Mayor Johnson appoints more woke activists to Chicago school boardChaos and wokeism continue to reign in Chicagoâs public schools as Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints six new school board members. On Monday, Johnson announced his new appointments to a board… Read More
Public Education
Chicago teachers demand higher pay even as report shows âchronic absenteeismâ among educatorsHigher pay for fewer days on the job? It may sound counterintuitive, but the Chicago Teachers Union is demanding a 9% annual raise for members even as a report shows… Read More
Courts
Christians take Illinois government to court over laws forcing them to fund abortionÂChristians are suing Illinois for forcing taxpayers to fund abortions through healthcare insurance. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday by the Thomas More Society, claims Illinois is violating… Read More
Government
Chicago city leaders unanimously vote down mayorâs property tax hike(The Center Square) â With about six weeks left to get a new city budget passed, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is headed back to the drawing board after his proposal… Read More
Public Education
Illinois officials sugarcoat dismal K-12 report cardIllinoisâ leadership is somehow trying to put a positive spin on K-12 learning, even though most students havenât even recovered to pre-pandemic levels. The Illinois State Board of Education released… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Public Schools board still in grip of union and mayor after electionThe Chicago Teachers Unionâs grip on the cityâs school board may have eased slightly, but the districtâs financial troubles continue after the election. Six of 10 seats chosen by voters… Read More
Public Education
Teachers union aims for more control of Chicago schools with election(The Center Square) â Chicagoâs first school board election is coming at a time of turmoil for the cityâs public school system. Mayor Brandon Johnsonâs hand-picked school board president, Reverend… Read More
Public Education
After just one week on the job, Chicagoâs school board president resigns over antisemitic social media postsÂThe mass turnover at the Chicago Board of Education (CBOE) continues as its new president resigned after a week on the job. Reverend Mitchell Johnson was appointed to the CBOE… Read More
Public Education
Nearly 3 of 5 teachers weigh leaving classroom, Illinois teachers’ union reports(The Center Square) â Former Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey is sounding the alarm about a new Illinois Education Association survey that finds almost three out of every five state educators… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Teachersâ Union wants $1B in city development funds to pay for teacher raisesÂThe Chicago Teachersâ Union (CTU) is pressuring city leadership to take $1 billion from a municipal development fund and give it to public schools. CTU released a proposal Wednesday to… Read More