In today’s Leading News, read several stories of student support. Also in the news, following up yesterday’s headlines on sustainability and the environment with another one, this from Pontiac THSD 90.
Minooka High officials to double down on reading instruction in fall
Dave Fidlin, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, August 4
Moving to middle school is a big adjustment
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, August 4
New Illinois law protects religious hairstyles in public, non-religious schools
Dominic Genetti, Alton Telegraph, August 4
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Cheyanne Mumphrey, AP/Alton Telegraph, August 4
How Pontiac students are turning class projects into real-world change
Bloomington Pantagraph, August 6
In today’s Leading News, school communities address issues of sustainability and re-use. Also in the news, the science of reading evolves.
15 more Chicago campuses join Sustainable Community Schools program
Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago, August 3
New Illinois law lets schools offer share tables for unopened food
Dominic Genetti, Edwardsville Intelligencer, August 5
Dumpsters full of books showed up outside former Acero schools. Parents and teachers worked to salvage them
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, August 4
YouthBuild students rehab former duplex while earning diplomas
Steve Whitworth, Alton Telegraph, August 4
The ‘Science of Reading’ Movement Is Evolving. Is Math Next?
Sarah Schwartz. Education Week, August 3
In today’s Leading News, families make plans for the sales tax holiday for back-to-school items. Also in the news, other new laws with impacts on education.
Sales tax holiday is quickly approaching in Illinois
Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal-Register, August 3
State offering temporary sales-tax reduction on back-to-school shopping
Ben Szalinski, CNI/Champaign News-Gazette, August 3
Gov. JB Pritzker signs law aimed at protecting kids from social media algorithms
Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, August 1
New Illinois law gives rights to tenured teachers facing disciplinary action
Dominic Genetti, Alton Telegraph, July 30
Pritzker signs bill increasing fine for drivers ignoring school bus safety arms
Mike Miletich, WAND, Decatur, July 24
In today’s Leading News, signs of the times: Schools and districts work to offer support and learning environments for students. Also in the news, complications for candidates for the CPS Board of Education.
Lockport Township H.S. assigns student service teams to each class for ‘more personalized support’
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local Media, July 30
As more teen boys turn to sports betting, financial literacy teachers rush to show gambling’s real odds
Lily Altavena, Chalkbeat, July 29
With start of school on the horizon, work continues on improvement projects at Indian Prairie District 204
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, July 30
Zion academy teaches children creative and practical skills: ‘Every activity has a mental wellness component’
Gregory Harutunian, Lake County News Sun, July 21
‘This is exhausting’: Chicago school board race objections leave 5 seats uncontested
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, July 28
In today’s Leading News, read school district news from north to south.
Crystal Lake District 47 eyes changes to school attendance with grade-level centers
Michelle Meyer, Shaw Local Media, July 30
Chicago School Board approves budget that reverses layoffs, but counts on shaky state funds
Sarah Karp and Emmanuel Camarillo, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, July 30
More Community Engagement Sessions At Waltham Ahead Of Possible Referendum
Starved Rock Media, July 26
After combative debate, Peoria school board votes in favor of 1 semester Elite contract
Tim Rosenberger, WCBU, Peoria, August 1
Final preparations underway for start of Meridian elementary classes in Stonington
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, July 31
East St. Louis schools launch 24/7 mental health crisis line
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, July 22
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