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Educators push back against testing requirements

— May 1, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Teachers and other education professionals are urging the Illinois State Board of Education to reduce the amount of time students spend on standardized tests each year…

Pritzker signs bills aimed at easing teacher shortage
— April 28, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a package of bills Wednesday, April 27 aimed at easing the state’s shortage of teachers and other education professionals, even as…
Lawmakers unveil bills aimed at addressing teacher shortage
— February 25, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate Democrats outlined legislation during a Feb. 24 news conference that aims to address the ongoing teacher shortage throughout the state. The bills would…
Book examines role of Freedom Schools in educational equity
— February 16, 2021

The education reform bill HB 2170, passed by both chambers of the Illinois Legislature, includes the creation of a Freedom School Fund. Jon Hale, a professor of educational history…
State board member criticizes new graduation requirements
— January 24, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – New high school graduation requirements that were part of an omnibus education bill passed during the Jan. 8-13 lame duck session are drawing criticism from some members…

Democrats look to address crime with youth programs, witness protection
— April 4, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the General Assembly on Friday outlined community investment proposals that they say will be part of a broader crime reduction package that is still being…
West central Illinois schools report worst teacher, substitute shortages in state
— March 5, 2021

SPRINGFIELD — A shortage of full-time and substitute teachers reported throughout Illinois is worse in the west central region than anywhere else in the state, according to a new…
GOP members hope to block new teacher standards
— February 1, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Republican Illinois state lawmakers are pushing back on proposed new standards for teachers and administrators that are scheduled for a hearing before a legislative…