In today’s Leading News, read the latest in national education headlines with local implications.
Southern Illinois coalition works to combat teacher shortages
Mackenzie-Lionberger, WPSD, March 3
Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press, March 2
Should Illinois opt in to school voucher plan in Big, Beautiful Bill? Some voters will see question on ballot
Claire O'Brien, Shaw Local Media, Northern Illinois, March 4
In 2013, CPS tried to ban a book. It didn’t go well. A new graphic novel tells the tale.
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, March 4
Jesse Jackson’s lyrical swagger and political ‘juice’ resonate as students learn about his legacy
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, March 2
Southern Illinois coalition works to combat teacher shortages
Mackenzie-Lionberger, WPSD, March 3
Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press, March 2
Should Illinois opt in to school voucher plan in Big, Beautiful Bill? Some voters will see question on ballot
Claire O'Brien, Shaw Local Media, Northern Illinois, March 4
In 2013, CPS tried to ban a book. It didn’t go well. A new graphic novel tells the tale.
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, March 4
Jesse Jackson’s lyrical swagger and political ‘juice’ resonate as students learn about his legacy
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, March 2
In today’s Leading News, conversations about Illinois' numeracy plan are underway. Also in the news, school districts deal with the intricacies of setting the school calendar.
As States Eye Math Reform, How Prescriptive Should They Be?
Sarah Schwartz, Education Week, February 27
State forum on math education will be March 18 at NCHS
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, February 20
Proposed Illinois numeracy plan gives “big picture overview” for schools
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, February 27
CPS approves calendars for next 2 school years with longer summer break
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, February 26
Fair or foul: School district considers earlier start to academic year
Steven Spearie, State Journal-Register, Springfield, March 2
As States Eye Math Reform, How Prescriptive Should They Be?
Sarah Schwartz, Education Week, February 27
State forum on math education will be March 18 at NCHS
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, February 20
Proposed Illinois numeracy plan gives “big picture overview” for schools
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, February 27
CPS approves calendars for next 2 school years with longer summer break
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, February 26
Fair or foul: School district considers earlier start to academic year
Steven Spearie, State Journal-Register, Springfield, March 2
In today’s Leading News, read local coverage on issues of student safety and well-being.
Winnebago School District captures dangerous drivers with bus cameras
Nathaniel Langley, WIFR, Rockford, February 27
Fatal Rushville bus crash prompts new transit handbook in Macomb
Rich Egger, Jane Carlson, Tri States Public Radio, February 27
Dunlap school district addresses 'troubling' trend among students
Mike Kramer, Peoria Journal Star, March 1
Caught in the middle: More than 500 students to be displaced by CPS shutdown of Aspira schools
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 26
Partnering with West Aurora School District, Aurora food pantry moves drive-up service to Saturdays
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, February 25
Winnebago School District captures dangerous drivers with bus cameras
Nathaniel Langley, WIFR, Rockford, February 27
Fatal Rushville bus crash prompts new transit handbook in Macomb
Rich Egger, Jane Carlson, Tri States Public Radio, February 27
Dunlap school district addresses 'troubling' trend among students
Mike Kramer, Peoria Journal Star, March 1
Caught in the middle: More than 500 students to be displaced by CPS shutdown of Aspira schools
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 26
Partnering with West Aurora School District, Aurora food pantry moves drive-up service to Saturdays
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, February 25
Leading News
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