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Illinois' taxpayer-funded private school scholarship program is beginning its second year, though the new governor has criticized the initiative. The…
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Governor Bruce Rauner has signed what education officials say is the final law needed to make major changes to the way Illinois funds public schools.The…
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A year ago, lawmakers decided to change school health examination requirements. They want to add screenings for social and emotional development. But the…
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A follow-up bill to Illinois' school funding reform law is headed to the state Senate after winning approval from members of the House. State officials…
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The state's education chief says that the $350 million boost promised to public schools this year will be distributed beginning in April. State schools…
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For the past month, the Rauner Administration has been working to implement a tax credit program for individuals and corporations who choose to donate up…
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The Illinois State Board of Education today voted unanimously to ask the general assembly to double state funding for public schools.Last summer, the…
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A new report shows the statewide teacher shortage is felt most acutely in districts with lots of low-income students. But it's also hitting rural and…
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Illinois education officials say the elimination of some requirements for teacher licenses has streamlined the licensing process and hasn't sacrificed the…
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Some Republican lawmakers say the Illinois State House of Representatives may not have the votes to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of a school…