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Educators push back against testing requirements

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

    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

    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

    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  

    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

    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

    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

    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…

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