In today’s Leading News, read media coverage of school districts undertaking strategic planning, and others make way for programs in STEM, career and technical education, and preschools.
OPRF board keeps racial equity a priority in strategic plan
Amaris E. Rodriguez, Oak Park Journal, May 9
District 214 launches strategic planning process
Daily Herald, May 10
Project Lead The Way honors Rockford school for STEM curriculum
Chris Green, Rockford Register Star, May 11
Quad-City trades are attracting more local students, expanding programs
Olivia Allen, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, May 13
Coal City School District Offering Tuition Based Preschool Pilot Program
WSPY, Plano, May 3
OPRF board keeps racial equity a priority in strategic plan
Amaris E. Rodriguez, Oak Park Journal, May 9
District 214 launches strategic planning process
Daily Herald, May 10
Project Lead The Way honors Rockford school for STEM curriculum
Chris Green, Rockford Register Star, May 11
Quad-City trades are attracting more local students, expanding programs
Olivia Allen, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, May 13
Coal City School District Offering Tuition Based Preschool Pilot Program
WSPY, Plano, May 3
In today’s Leading News, “subject to appropriations.” ISBE has recommended closure of a Peoria charter school. School officials, including in Harem SD 122, make plans for bus driver shortages. Also in the news, national looks at climate change education and post-ESSER fund decisions.
House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it
Peter Hancock and Andrew Campbell, CNI, May 14
State superintendent recommends move that would see Quest Charter Academy close at the end of this school year
Tim Shelley, WCBU, Peoria, May 10
Harlem School District changes start times for 2024-2025 due to continued bus driver shortage
WREX, Rockford, May 9
High school students, frustrated by lack of climate education, press for change
Alexa St. John and Doug Glass, Associated Press/Alton Telegraph, May 8
Schools are bracing for widespread teacher layoffs. Here’s why
Katie Lobosco, CNN, May 11, 2024 Updated May 11
House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it
Peter Hancock and Andrew Campbell, CNI, May 14
State superintendent recommends move that would see Quest Charter Academy close at the end of this school year
Tim Shelley, WCBU, Peoria, May 10
Harlem School District changes start times for 2024-2025 due to continued bus driver shortage
WREX, Rockford, May 9
High school students, frustrated by lack of climate education, press for change
Alexa St. John and Doug Glass, Associated Press/Alton Telegraph, May 8
Schools are bracing for widespread teacher layoffs. Here’s why
Katie Lobosco, CNN, May 11, 2024 Updated May 11
In today’s Leading News, discover the fascinating details and uncertain futures for old school buildings in Illinois. Also in the news, read coverage of other facilities projects and plans.
Cahokia 187 is getting a new high school. Here’s the timeline, design & financing
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, May 11
Landmarks Illinois lists endangered historic sites with schools in Collinsville, East St. Louis
Dominic Genetti, Edwardsville Intelligencer, May 14
Danville school district eyes former Carle site for day care, early-childhood, alternative programs
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, May 9
Carol Stream’s Evergreen Elementary looks to add classrooms
Dave Oberhelman, the Daily Herald, April 29, 2024
Land owners, superintendent discuss tax implications of new Winchester school
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal Courier, May 11
Cahokia 187 is getting a new high school. Here’s the timeline, design & financing
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, May 11
Landmarks Illinois lists endangered historic sites with schools in Collinsville, East St. Louis
Dominic Genetti, Edwardsville Intelligencer, May 14
Danville school district eyes former Carle site for day care, early-childhood, alternative programs
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, May 9
Carol Stream’s Evergreen Elementary looks to add classrooms
Dave Oberhelman, the Daily Herald, April 29, 2024
Land owners, superintendent discuss tax implications of new Winchester school
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal Courier, May 11
In today’s Leading News, Illinois educators and programs earn recognition.
Gold Achievement of Excellence inspires pride in Meridian CUSD 223, Stillman Valley
Nathan Langley, Rockford Register Star, May 10
East St. Louis teacher recognized among nation’s best at White House state dinner
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, May 12
Black teen summit at Rolling Meadows H.S. cast spotlight on ‘beautiful diversity’ of School District 214
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, April 23
Lou Malnati's aims to honor 10 teachers with a year of free pizza
Chicago Sun-Times, April 22
Empowering 132,895 teens annually: Distress Bandanna enhances roadside safety
Vivian Pratt Anderson, Daily Herald, May 6
Gold Achievement of Excellence inspires pride in Meridian CUSD 223, Stillman Valley
Nathan Langley, Rockford Register Star, May 10
East St. Louis teacher recognized among nation’s best at White House state dinner
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, May 12
Black teen summit at Rolling Meadows H.S. cast spotlight on ‘beautiful diversity’ of School District 214
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, April 23
Lou Malnati's aims to honor 10 teachers with a year of free pizza
Chicago Sun-Times, April 22
Empowering 132,895 teens annually: Distress Bandanna enhances roadside safety
Vivian Pratt Anderson, Daily Herald, May 6
In today’s Leading News, read two takes on the new agency for early childhood services, ready to be signed into state law. The U.S. Congress discusses antisemitism with K12 educators. Also in the news, celebrating career signing days in Decatur SD 61 and Massac CUSD 1.
House OKs new state agency focused on early childhood programs
Peter Hancock CNI/Quincy Herald Whig, May 9
Measure to create new state agency for childhood services now on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk
Olivia Olander and Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, May 9
Republicans and K-12 school leaders clash over handling of antisemitism
Cory Turner and Nicole Cohen, NPR, May 8
Career Signing Day celebrates Decatur Public School students in alternative pathways
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, May 8
'You are a piece to the puzzle': MCHS holds College & Career Signing Day
Terra Temple, Metropolis Planet, May 9
House OKs new state agency focused on early childhood programs
Peter Hancock CNI/Quincy Herald Whig, May 9
Measure to create new state agency for childhood services now on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk
Olivia Olander and Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, May 9
Republicans and K-12 school leaders clash over handling of antisemitism
Cory Turner and Nicole Cohen, NPR, May 8
Career Signing Day celebrates Decatur Public School students in alternative pathways
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, May 8
'You are a piece to the puzzle': MCHS holds College & Career Signing Day
Terra Temple, Metropolis Planet, May 9
In today’s Leading News, Chalkbeat looks at the latest, education-related, legislative movement. Property tax discussions are on agendas. Also in the news, CPS talks staff salaries and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks in Springfield.
Illinois’ legislative session is winding down. Here are seven education issues to watch in Springfield.
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat Chicago, May 6
Metro-east school district cuts residents’ tax rate with help from a new state program
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, May 8
Oswego schools budget projects $7 million more in property tax revenue
Eric Schoellkopf, Kendall County Now, April 25
CPS agrees to raise wages of ‘lowest paid workers’, in a new, four-year agreement with SEIU Local 73
Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, May 2
Mayor Brandon Johnson talks school funding, Bears stadium and ‘less high-profile budget needs’ during Springfield visit
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, May 8
Illinois’ legislative session is winding down. Here are seven education issues to watch in Springfield.
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat Chicago, May 6
Metro-east school district cuts residents’ tax rate with help from a new state program
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, May 8
Oswego schools budget projects $7 million more in property tax revenue
Eric Schoellkopf, Kendall County Now, April 25
CPS agrees to raise wages of ‘lowest paid workers’, in a new, four-year agreement with SEIU Local 73
Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, May 2
Mayor Brandon Johnson talks school funding, Bears stadium and ‘less high-profile budget needs’ during Springfield visit
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, May 8
In today’s Leading News, a NEA reports features teacher salaries. Many Illinois families are feeling the FAFSA pinch, and others have concerns about the loss of after-school programs. Also in the news, there is emerging support to prep youth with autism for the arrival of cicadas.
Teacher salaries in Illinois among best in the nation, new report finds
Hope Gadson, Springfield State Journal- Register, May 7
The new FAFSA rollout has been a mess. Here's how many Illinois high school students have completed it compared to last year.
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, May 6
U.S. Dept. of Education launches FAFSA support strategy with deadline for federal aid inching closer
Zareen Ayed, Chicago Tribune, May 7
Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs
Peter Hanock, Capitol New Illinois, May 7,
How people with autism, sensory sensitivities are prepping for cicadas
Mary Norkol, Chicago Sun-Times, May 6
Teacher salaries in Illinois among best in the nation, new report finds
Hope Gadson, Springfield State Journal- Register, May 7
The new FAFSA rollout has been a mess. Here's how many Illinois high school students have completed it compared to last year.
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, May 6
U.S. Dept. of Education launches FAFSA support strategy with deadline for federal aid inching closer
Zareen Ayed, Chicago Tribune, May 7
Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs
Peter Hanock, Capitol New Illinois, May 7,
How people with autism, sensory sensitivities are prepping for cicadas
Mary Norkol, Chicago Sun-Times, May 6
In today’s Leading News, constituents engage school districts over facility futures. Also in the news, Illinois high school students participate in Gaza war protests.
‘This can be made to work’: parents ask Collinsville school board to keep Jefferson open
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, May 7
School district's Lawrence Education Center is closing; will collaborate with LLCC
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal- Register, May 1
District 87 teachers get first look at newly purchased Oakland Avenue Building
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, April 24
Lake County students join nationwide pro-Palestine demonstrations, counter-protests
Chloe Hilles, Chicago Tribune, May 2
CPS students protest Gaza war, march to University of Chicago encampment
Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times, May 1
‘This can be made to work’: parents ask Collinsville school board to keep Jefferson open
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, May 7
School district's Lawrence Education Center is closing; will collaborate with LLCC
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal- Register, May 1
District 87 teachers get first look at newly purchased Oakland Avenue Building
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, April 24
Lake County students join nationwide pro-Palestine demonstrations, counter-protests
Chloe Hilles, Chicago Tribune, May 2
CPS students protest Gaza war, march to University of Chicago encampment
Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times, May 1
In today’s Leading News, Edwardsville CUSD 7 explains a provision that raised some concern in its superintendent’s contract. Macomb CUSD 185 studies behavioral interventions. LaSalle-Peru THSD 120 schedules a public meeting to discuss restrictions on phone use in classrooms. What are the next steps for the school board for Champaign CUSD 4? Also in the news, Oak Lawn CHSD 229 celebrates Polish culture.
Here's why the Edwardsville District 7 superintendent gets 108 sick days a year
Billy Woods, the Intelligencer, Edwardsville, May 3
Macomb School District to implement behavioral intervention program
Rich Egger, Tri States Public Radi, Macomb, May 2
LP Board Set to Restrict Phone Use During School Hours
Tom Henson, Starved Rock News, May 3
Here's how the process for filling two Unit 4 board seats will work
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, May 2
Oak Lawn club dives into Smigus-Dyngus, Constitution Day ‘to help the Polish community flourish’
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, April 30
Here's why the Edwardsville District 7 superintendent gets 108 sick days a year
Billy Woods, the Intelligencer, Edwardsville, May 3
Macomb School District to implement behavioral intervention program
Rich Egger, Tri States Public Radi, Macomb, May 2
LP Board Set to Restrict Phone Use During School Hours
Tom Henson, Starved Rock News, May 3
Here's how the process for filling two Unit 4 board seats will work
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, May 2
Oak Lawn club dives into Smigus-Dyngus, Constitution Day ‘to help the Polish community flourish’
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, April 30
In today’s Leading News, school districts engage their communities on issues of local importance.
Galena School Board looks at the future of GHS post-referendum
Murphy Obershaw. Galena Gazette, April 23
School district schedules community forum over high school's future
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal-Courier, April 30
Johns Hill celebrates the arts and the multicultural community
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, April 18
Future of McHenry’s Landmark School questioned as board faces reality of building costs
Janelle Walker, Northwest Herald, April 13
Edwardsville may have to increase property taxes to support 'growing community'
Charles Bolinger, The Intelligencer, Edwardsville, April 16
Galena School Board looks at the future of GHS post-referendum
Murphy Obershaw. Galena Gazette, April 23
School district schedules community forum over high school's future
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal-Courier, April 30
Johns Hill celebrates the arts and the multicultural community
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, April 18
Future of McHenry’s Landmark School questioned as board faces reality of building costs
Janelle Walker, Northwest Herald, April 13
Edwardsville may have to increase property taxes to support 'growing community'
Charles Bolinger, The Intelligencer, Edwardsville, April 16
In today’s Leading News, school districts cope with on-campus incidents. Also in the news, programs offer STEM opportunities in East St. Louis SD 189.
Goreville elementary student parent speaks out about child's alleged assault at school
Libby Gerdes, The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, April 23
Arlington Heights school nurse on administrative leave amid probe into medicine swap
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, April 26
U-46, Bartlett High School principal accused of changing grades reach separation deal
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, April 29
Lawsuit claims Lansing police officer shoved student at Thornton Fractional South
Hank Sanders, Daily Southtown, April 26
Robotics club shows East St. Louis students new opportunities for careers in STEM
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, April 30
Goreville elementary student parent speaks out about child's alleged assault at school
Libby Gerdes, The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, April 23
Arlington Heights school nurse on administrative leave amid probe into medicine swap
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, April 26
U-46, Bartlett High School principal accused of changing grades reach separation deal
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, April 29
Lawsuit claims Lansing police officer shoved student at Thornton Fractional South
Hank Sanders, Daily Southtown, April 26
Robotics club shows East St. Louis students new opportunities for careers in STEM
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, April 30
In today’s Leading News, students still await financial aid news after new FAFSA rollout moves slowly. Champaign CUSD 4 cancels a meeting called to replace resigned members. Also in the news, union formation and contract negotiations and agreements.
The botched FAFSA rollout leaves students in limbo. Some wonder if their college dreams will survive
Chicago Tribune, May 1
Unit 4 cancels Wednesday meeting a day after scheduling it
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, April 30
Gurnee District 56 support staff file to form a union
Daily Herald, April 26
CTU, CPS negotiations open with optimism
Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times, April 29
Zion-Benton Township D126 approves teachers union contract after strike threat…
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, April 25
The botched FAFSA rollout leaves students in limbo. Some wonder if their college dreams will survive
Chicago Tribune, May 1
Unit 4 cancels Wednesday meeting a day after scheduling it
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, April 30
Gurnee District 56 support staff file to form a union
Daily Herald, April 26
CTU, CPS negotiations open with optimism
Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times, April 29
Zion-Benton Township D126 approves teachers union contract after strike threat…
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, April 25
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