Illinois schools face worsening educator shortage
— January 18, 2022SPRINGFIELD – School officials across Illinois say a shortage of teachers and substitutes is forcing them to cancel course offerings, move them online or fill open positions with…
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Latest school report card shows impact of COVID-19 on learning
— November 8, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant drops in enrollment, academic performance and the likelihood of graduating high school on time, according to the latest school…
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State board calls for in-person learning in the fall
— May 20, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday, May 19 calling on all public schools to return to in-person learning during the upcoming…
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Poll shows virtual learning impacts teachers, students alike
— March 24, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association, one of the largest teacher unions in the state, on Tuesday, March 23 released its third annual state of education report examining…
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Book examines role of Freedom Schools in educational equity
— February 16, 2021The 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…
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Illinois becomes first state to require Asian American history in schools
— July 9, 2021SPRINGFIELD – All public schools in Illinois will soon be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part of their social studies curriculum. Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
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Regional superintendents address state’s teacher shortage
— May 19, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Following a February survey of school districts that illustrated a persistent teacher shortage in the state, the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents…
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Bill mandates public schools provide K-12 sex education
— March 17, 2021SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois House committee advanced a bill Wednesday, March 17 that would mandate all public school districts in the state provide a comprehensive, age-appropriate…
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