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The latest Illinois State Report card found English-language arts (ELA) proficiency improved during the 2023-24 school year, while math continues to lag behind.

English language arts proficiency has improved to pre-pandemic levels in Illinois, with State Superintendent Tony Sanders crediting the recovery to work by the district to implement new teaching standards and providing professional development for teachers.

The Illinois Federation of Teachers is working with partners in hopes of swaying the Illinois State Board of Education away from instituting more standardized testing in elementary schools.

The Illinois State Board of Education yesterday approved a budget request seeking $9.6 billion dollars in state funds, most of which will go to the…

For the past year or two, public school funding has been a topic of news stories, yard signs and even campaign ads culminating in Illinois lawmakers…

Illinois' public colleges and universities are making an austere budget request to the state. The Board of Higher Education will ask to keep level funding…

Peoria School District 150 Superintendent Grenita Lathan says placing a principal on administrative leave is not a disciplinary action. Charter Oak…

A week after Governor Pat Quinn suggested lawmakers slash the state's education budget -- Illinois school officials are asking them to instead increase…