In today’s Leading News, a look at proposals on March 17 ballots in the suburbs, plus Winnebago County talk about a potential county school facilities sales tax. As Black History Month closes, DeKalb CUSD 428 “tells the story,” offering AP African American Studies and Springfield SD 16 high school students test their knowledge of local Black history. Also in the news, Illinois offers an activity for the USA’s semiquincentennial.
Indoor pools, a new police station and roads: What funding questions are on the ballot for suburban voters?
Alicia Fabbre, Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald, February 21
Rockford Chamber, Realtors against 1% schools sales tax. Here's why
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, February 23
Springfield high schoolers honor Black History Month with competitive quiz bowl
Emily Hays, Illinois Public Media, February 25
New AP African American Studies course at DeKalb High School seeks to tell the whole story
Megann Horstead, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, February 24
New Illinois passport helps you discover 56 sites for America’s 250th
Janis Reeser, Springfield State Journal Register, February 21
Indoor pools, a new police station and roads: What funding questions are on the ballot for suburban voters?
Alicia Fabbre, Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald, February 21
Rockford Chamber, Realtors against 1% schools sales tax. Here's why
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, February 23
Springfield high schoolers honor Black History Month with competitive quiz bowl
Emily Hays, Illinois Public Media, February 25
New AP African American Studies course at DeKalb High School seeks to tell the whole story
Megann Horstead, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, February 24
New Illinois passport helps you discover 56 sites for America’s 250th
Janis Reeser, Springfield State Journal Register, February 21
In today’s Leading News, construction projects pick up across the state. Also in the news, the U.S. Department of Education moves some functions to other agencies.
These three O’Fallon schools are getting additions.
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, February 25
‘Where pride lives’: Construction to begin this week on new Larkin High School stadium
Rick West, Daily Herald, February 24
Unit 20 moves forward with improvement project
Steve Anderson, Fulton County Post/Giant FM, February 19
Triad High School Launches Major Construction Project
Dan Brannon, Riverbender, Metro East, February 24
Community schools oversight, emergency response grants moving from Education Department to HHS
Lily Altavena, Chalkbeat, February 23
These three O’Fallon schools are getting additions.
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, February 25
‘Where pride lives’: Construction to begin this week on new Larkin High School stadium
Rick West, Daily Herald, February 24
Unit 20 moves forward with improvement project
Steve Anderson, Fulton County Post/Giant FM, February 19
Triad High School Launches Major Construction Project
Dan Brannon, Riverbender, Metro East, February 24
Community schools oversight, emergency response grants moving from Education Department to HHS
Lily Altavena, Chalkbeat, February 23
In today’s Leading News, read news coverage of the agreement between Rockford CUSD 205 and its teachers union, plus education issues from around the state: superintendent turnover, school security measures, budget cutting, and virtual teachers.
Rockford teachers vote to ratify new contract after strike threat
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, February 23
Decatur has had six superintendents in 31 years. Is that normal?
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, February 20
Metal detection systems cost in the six-figures. What schools in the Quad-Cities use them?
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, February 23
Naperville D203 to offer teacher retirement incentives as $12.4M deficit looms
Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, February 20
Kankakee schools to use virtual teachers for junior high
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, February 21
Rockford teachers vote to ratify new contract after strike threat
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, February 23
Decatur has had six superintendents in 31 years. Is that normal?
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, February 20
Metal detection systems cost in the six-figures. What schools in the Quad-Cities use them?
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, February 23
Naperville D203 to offer teacher retirement incentives as $12.4M deficit looms
Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, February 20
Kankakee schools to use virtual teachers for junior high
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, February 21
In today’s Leading News, read reporting on cell phones in the classroom, from national, neighborhood, and local perspectives.
Cellphones: The ‘Most Formidable Adversary’ Schools Have Ever Faced
Alyson Klein, Education Week, February 20
Lawmakers propose bell-to-bell cell phone ban in Wisconsin schools
Kayla Huynh, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 30
What worked and what didn't with a cellphone ban at a Kentucky school
Sequoia Carrillo, All Things Considered, NPR, February 20
‘Hang up and hang out’: Cellphone use restricted for students at Hinsdale schools
Chuck Fieldman, Pioneer Press, Chicago suburbs, February 21
Kewanee School District implements a cellphone ban for students
Joel Kellar, WHBF, Quad Cities, February 20
Cellphones: The ‘Most Formidable Adversary’ Schools Have Ever Faced
Alyson Klein, Education Week, February 20
Lawmakers propose bell-to-bell cell phone ban in Wisconsin schools
Kayla Huynh, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 30
What worked and what didn't with a cellphone ban at a Kentucky school
Sequoia Carrillo, All Things Considered, NPR, February 20
‘Hang up and hang out’: Cellphone use restricted for students at Hinsdale schools
Chuck Fieldman, Pioneer Press, Chicago suburbs, February 21
Kewanee School District implements a cellphone ban for students
Joel Kellar, WHBF, Quad Cities, February 20
In today’s Leading News, school districts look at budgets, facilities, and progress reports. Also in the news, response to cuts to federal grants to help schools hire mental health professionals.
McLean County Unit 5 budget 'on track' halfway through FY26
Drew Zimmerman, Bloomington Pantagraph, February 18
Rochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school
WAND, Springfield, February 19
QPS students post gains in mid-year growth report
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, February 19
Village, Oswego School District to have financial analysis done on development of former junior high
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Local/Kendall County Now, February 15
Illinois schools counted on federal grants to ease a shortage of school psychologists
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, DeKalb, February 8
McLean County Unit 5 budget 'on track' halfway through FY26
Drew Zimmerman, Bloomington Pantagraph, February 18
Rochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school
WAND, Springfield, February 19
QPS students post gains in mid-year growth report
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, February 19
Village, Oswego School District to have financial analysis done on development of former junior high
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Local/Kendall County Now, February 15
Illinois schools counted on federal grants to ease a shortage of school psychologists
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, DeKalb, February 8
In today’s Leading News, read more coverage of the Governor’s budget address. WBEZ and the Sun-Times look ahead to the CPS board of education elections in November. La Moille CUSD 303 will ask voters about a potential high school deactivation. East Aurora USD 131 plans changes to its language programs. Also in the news, it’s worth every penny.
Gov. JB Pritzker proposes new social media fee to help fund Illinois public schools
CBS Chicago, February 18
Big money expected in November’s historic Chicago school board race
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 19
La Moille School District Offering Information To Voters Ahead Of Deactivation Vote
WLPO, LaSalle-Peru, February 17
East Aurora School District changing its elementary dual language program to opt-in model
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, February 5
How the penny shortage is causing headaches in the Land of Lincoln
Erika Tulfo, Medill Illinois News Bureau, Rockford Register-Star, February 17
Gov. JB Pritzker proposes new social media fee to help fund Illinois public schools
CBS Chicago, February 18
Big money expected in November’s historic Chicago school board race
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 19
La Moille School District Offering Information To Voters Ahead Of Deactivation Vote
WLPO, LaSalle-Peru, February 17
East Aurora School District changing its elementary dual language program to opt-in model
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, February 5
How the penny shortage is causing headaches in the Land of Lincoln
Erika Tulfo, Medill Illinois News Bureau, Rockford Register-Star, February 17
In today’s Leading News, read reviews of and reactions to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State address, including budgets, bills, and bell-to-bell. Also in the news, the Bears and the ‘burbs.
Read Gov. Pritzker's state of the state and budget address
NPR Illinois, February 18
Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address
Peter Hancock, CNI/The Southern Illinoian, Carbondale, February 18
Gov. JB Pritzker's affordability-focused $56B budget proposal includes new tax on social media companies
Mitchell Armentrout and Matt Trunfio, Chicago Sun-Times, February 18
Gov. JB Pritzker proposes banning cell phones in Illinois classrooms
James Neveau, WMAQ/NBC 5, Chicago, February 18
Legislation on new Bears stadium gains momentum amid Indiana push
Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois/Galesburg Register-Mail, February 17
Read Gov. Pritzker's state of the state and budget address
NPR Illinois, February 18
Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address
Peter Hancock, CNI/The Southern Illinoian, Carbondale, February 18
Gov. JB Pritzker's affordability-focused $56B budget proposal includes new tax on social media companies
Mitchell Armentrout and Matt Trunfio, Chicago Sun-Times, February 18
Gov. JB Pritzker proposes banning cell phones in Illinois classrooms
James Neveau, WMAQ/NBC 5, Chicago, February 18
Legislation on new Bears stadium gains momentum amid Indiana push
Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois/Galesburg Register-Mail, February 17
In today’s Leading News, read the latest ahead of Governor Pritzker’s budget address. CPS considers the future of a three-school charter operator. The Tribune looks at a reported increase in homeschooling. Also in the news, a look a school districts and IEPs.
Illinois budget faces uncertainty as federal funding cuts loom
Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois, State Journal-Register, Springfield, February 17
Gov. JB Pritzker expected to propose ‘maintenance’ Illinois budget, legislative leader says
Jeremy Gorner, Olivia Olander, and Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, February 17
CPS charter school faces insolvency by March, and most board members question if it should be saved
Sarah Karp and Emmanuel Camarillo, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 11
‘Free the kids’: Why more Chicago families are turning to homeschooling
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, February 11
About 10% of Quad-Cities students have IEPs. What are they and how do they work?
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, February 5
Illinois budget faces uncertainty as federal funding cuts loom
Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois, State Journal-Register, Springfield, February 17
Gov. JB Pritzker expected to propose ‘maintenance’ Illinois budget, legislative leader says
Jeremy Gorner, Olivia Olander, and Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, February 17
CPS charter school faces insolvency by March, and most board members question if it should be saved
Sarah Karp and Emmanuel Camarillo, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 11
‘Free the kids’: Why more Chicago families are turning to homeschooling
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, February 11
About 10% of Quad-Cities students have IEPs. What are they and how do they work?
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, February 5
In today’s Leading News, Rockford CUSD 205 and its teachers union have reached a tentative agreement. Also in the news, thousands of Illinois students protest against federal immigration enforcement actions.
Rockford schools, teachers union reach tentative deal
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, February 13
‘We see the injustice’: Suburban students pledge walkouts will continue, no matter the consequences
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, February 16
‘Get ICE off our streets’: Hundreds of Bolingbrook H.S. students march through village in protest
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, February 14
Peoria County students stage after-school protest against ICE
Kayla Johnson and Howard Packowitz, WEEK, Peoria, February 13
More than a thousand H-F students walk out, protesting ICE
Nick Ulanowski, Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle, February 15
Police arrested several Aurora students during a walkout to protest ICE. Days later, students led another
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, DeKalb, February 8
DeKalb High School students walk out of class in protest of ICE operations
Megann Horstead, Shaw Media/DeKalb Daily Chronicle, February 11
Rockford schools, teachers union reach tentative deal
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, February 13
‘We see the injustice’: Suburban students pledge walkouts will continue, no matter the consequences
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, February 16
‘Get ICE off our streets’: Hundreds of Bolingbrook H.S. students march through village in protest
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, February 14
Peoria County students stage after-school protest against ICE
Kayla Johnson and Howard Packowitz, WEEK, Peoria, February 13
More than a thousand H-F students walk out, protesting ICE
Nick Ulanowski, Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle, February 15
Police arrested several Aurora students during a walkout to protest ICE. Days later, students led another
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, DeKalb, February 8
DeKalb High School students walk out of class in protest of ICE operations
Megann Horstead, Shaw Media/DeKalb Daily Chronicle, February 11
In today’s Leading News, Education Week ponders, “ways leaders can ground themselves and support their communities.” Meanwhile, Illinois districts support students in a myriad of ways. Also in the news, check your local listings for news about the 2026 Those Who Excel: Teacher of the Year program.
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson, Education Week Opinion, February 11
Alton Rotary Club helps students connect through letter writing
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, February 11
Bremen High School’s Braves Closet offers help with discretion in a comforting space
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, February 10
Adams County CEO sets students “up for success”
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, February 9
4 southern Illinois schools awarded schoolyard habitat grants
Marsha Heller, KFVS, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, February 11
The News Headlines Are Draining Educators. 5 Things That Can Help
Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson, Education Week Opinion, February 11
Alton Rotary Club helps students connect through letter writing
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, February 11
Bremen High School’s Braves Closet offers help with discretion in a comforting space
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, February 10
Adams County CEO sets students “up for success”
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, February 9
4 southern Illinois schools awarded schoolyard habitat grants
Marsha Heller, KFVS, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, February 11
In today’s Leading News, national stories with local impacts. Also in the news, looking for space in Elgin School District U-46.
Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial
Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press, February 10
In a flurry of student walkouts, Chicago-area students continue protest of ICE
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News and Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, February 11
West Chicago teacher resigns after being placed on leave for social media post supporting ICE
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, February 6
Child care funding cuts that target blue states, Illinois included, are blocked
Nikoel Hytrek, CNI/Belleville News-Democrat, February 6
District U-46’s planetarium and observatory joins Alliance of Historic Observatories
Elgin Courier-News, January 31
Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial
Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press, February 10
In a flurry of student walkouts, Chicago-area students continue protest of ICE
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News and Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, February 11
West Chicago teacher resigns after being placed on leave for social media post supporting ICE
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, February 6
Child care funding cuts that target blue states, Illinois included, are blocked
Nikoel Hytrek, CNI/Belleville News-Democrat, February 6
District U-46’s planetarium and observatory joins Alliance of Historic Observatories
Elgin Courier-News, January 31
In today’s Leading News, read about current statewide education conversations. Also in the news, a school shooting tragedy British Columbia, Canada.
Illinois attorney general reaches agreement to protect $1.4 billion in education funding
Chicago Sun-Time, February 6
Illinois lawmakers announce plan to close school funding gap
Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times, February 9
Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help
Makiya Seminera, AP/Alton Telegraph, February 5
Indiana bill banning student cellphones has universal support, enforcement issues remain
Carole Carlson, Post-Tribune, Northwest Indiana, February 4
Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home
Jim Morris and Rob Gillies, Associated Press, February 11
Illinois attorney general reaches agreement to protect $1.4 billion in education funding
Chicago Sun-Time, February 6
Illinois lawmakers announce plan to close school funding gap
Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times, February 9
Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help
Makiya Seminera, AP/Alton Telegraph, February 5
Indiana bill banning student cellphones has universal support, enforcement issues remain
Carole Carlson, Post-Tribune, Northwest Indiana, February 4
Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home
Jim Morris and Rob Gillies, Associated Press, February 11
In today’s Leading News, a look at what to expect from the Governor’s February 18 budget address. Illinois school districts manage health-related issues. Also in the news, Morris CHSD 101 votes to become Warriors.
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
Federal cuts and changes exacerbate tightening fiscal landscape
Jerry Nowicki and Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois, February 6
Attendance in Homer schools falls to 50% as illness circulates
Molly Sweeney, WCIA, Champaign, February 8
Christian Co. school district announces Monday e-learning as absences, illnesses rise
Molly Sweeney, WCIA, Champaign, February 8
East Alton-Wood River says schools safe after student health issue
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, February 9
Morris High School’s mascot is now the Warriors
Rob Oesterle and Michael Urbanec, Morris Herald News, February 9
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
Federal cuts and changes exacerbate tightening fiscal landscape
Jerry Nowicki and Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois, February 6
Attendance in Homer schools falls to 50% as illness circulates
Molly Sweeney, WCIA, Champaign, February 8
Christian Co. school district announces Monday e-learning as absences, illnesses rise
Molly Sweeney, WCIA, Champaign, February 8
East Alton-Wood River says schools safe after student health issue
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, February 9
Morris High School’s mascot is now the Warriors
Rob Oesterle and Michael Urbanec, Morris Herald News, February 9
In today’s Leading News, school districts consider cuts. Also in the news, a long-discussed mascot change will be voted on Monday in Morris CHSD 101.
Public outcry can’t stop Peotone teacher cuts
Stephanie Irvine, The Vedette, Peotone February 6
DeKalb District 428 leaders mull ways to reconfigure middle school class sizes
Megann Horstead, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, February 7
17 Springfield Education Association members placed on 'displaced' list
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, February 4
Naperville SD 203 board wants to see $12.4 million cut from 2026-27 budget
Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun/Chicago Tribune, February 4
Morris Warriors? High school board to vote Monday on new mascot name
Michael Urbanec, Morris Herald News, February 6
Public outcry can’t stop Peotone teacher cuts
Stephanie Irvine, The Vedette, Peotone February 6
DeKalb District 428 leaders mull ways to reconfigure middle school class sizes
Megann Horstead, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, February 7
17 Springfield Education Association members placed on 'displaced' list
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, February 4
Naperville SD 203 board wants to see $12.4 million cut from 2026-27 budget
Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun/Chicago Tribune, February 4
Morris Warriors? High school board to vote Monday on new mascot name
Michael Urbanec, Morris Herald News, February 6
In today’s Leading News, districts with March referendums discuss details with their communities. Also in the news, contemplating the past during Black History Month.
Ball-Chatham School District plans informational meetings on referendum
Sean Crawford, NPR Illinois, February 2
Yorkville D115 voters to decide on $275 million bond measure for new school buildings, high school improvements
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, January 31
Somebody had to do it:’ Civil rights pioneer speaks about desegregating school
Susan Sarkauskas, Daily Herald, January 19
Urbana School District ringing in the nation’s centennial Black History Month
WCIA, Champaign, February 1
Chicago elementary schoolers delight in new chicken coop that fuses science with Black history
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 4
Ball-Chatham School District plans informational meetings on referendum
Sean Crawford, NPR Illinois, February 2
Yorkville D115 voters to decide on $275 million bond measure for new school buildings, high school improvements
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, January 31
Somebody had to do it:’ Civil rights pioneer speaks about desegregating school
Susan Sarkauskas, Daily Herald, January 19
Urbana School District ringing in the nation’s centennial Black History Month
WCIA, Champaign, February 1
Chicago elementary schoolers delight in new chicken coop that fuses science with Black history
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 4
In today’s Leading News, facilities plans, old and new.
Indian Prairie school board OKs almost $26 million in renovations at Neuqua Valley High School
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, January 30
District 161 approves $8.63 million construction work over summer
Marilyn Thomas, Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle, January 30
Joliet high schools move forward on building renovations while keeping eye on funding
Jessie Molloy, Joliet Herald News, February 1
Athletic center, affordable housing planned for 2 shuttered CPS schools
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, January 29
Looking for a house with real class? This old Franklin school is on market
Jacksonville Journal-Courier, January 31
Indian Prairie school board OKs almost $26 million in renovations at Neuqua Valley High School
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, January 30
District 161 approves $8.63 million construction work over summer
Marilyn Thomas, Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle, January 30
Joliet high schools move forward on building renovations while keeping eye on funding
Jessie Molloy, Joliet Herald News, February 1
Athletic center, affordable housing planned for 2 shuttered CPS schools
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, January 29
Looking for a house with real class? This old Franklin school is on market
Jacksonville Journal-Courier, January 31
In today’s Leading News, student-led protests include walk-outs and demonstrations in Evanston, Urbana, Aurora, and CPS. Also in the news, Peoria Public Schools candidates speak in advance of the board of education’s March election.
ETHS students hold anti-ICE protest
Evanston Now, January 30
Urbana High School students walk out of class in anti-ICE protest
WCIA, Champaign, February 2
Hundreds of students walk out from class across Chicago’s North Side to protest against ICE
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, February 2
East Aurora students walk out from class Tuesday to protest against ICE
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, February 3
Leadership, audits and safety: Candidates debate future of Peoria schools
Zach Roth, Peoria Journal Star, February 3
ETHS students hold anti-ICE protest
Evanston Now, January 30
Urbana High School students walk out of class in anti-ICE protest
WCIA, Champaign, February 2
Hundreds of students walk out from class across Chicago’s North Side to protest against ICE
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, February 2
East Aurora students walk out from class Tuesday to protest against ICE
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, February 3
Leadership, audits and safety: Candidates debate future of Peoria schools
Zach Roth, Peoria Journal Star, February 3
In today’s Leading News, old school snow days: Are they a thing of the past? Also in the news, school districts hold conversations about curriculum.
The downside of ending snow days
Matt Barnumand and Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat, January 29
How schools make the decision to close during frigid months
WIFR, Rockford, January 28
New idea proposed for McDonough County CTE program
Rich Egger, Tri States Public Radio, Macomb, January 27
Orland District 230 board puts off vote on Arabic curriculum, discussions continue
Addison Wright, Daily Southtown, January 30
New social studies curriculum proposed, two middle school class changes approved for Indian Prairie District 204
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News/Chicago Tribune, January 16
The downside of ending snow days
Matt Barnumand and Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat, January 29
How schools make the decision to close during frigid months
WIFR, Rockford, January 28
New idea proposed for McDonough County CTE program
Rich Egger, Tri States Public Radio, Macomb, January 27
Orland District 230 board puts off vote on Arabic curriculum, discussions continue
Addison Wright, Daily Southtown, January 30
New social studies curriculum proposed, two middle school class changes approved for Indian Prairie District 204
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News/Chicago Tribune, January 16
In today’s Leading News, school districts set goals, crunch numbers, and communicate with their communities.
Warsaw school district sets ambitious academic goals for 2025 and beyond
Hancock County Journal-Pilot, January 14
District principals present 2024-25 school year data at Bureau Valley January board meeting
Kevin Hieronymus and Shaw Local Illinois Valley, January 30
Study: Decatur schools face steep enrollment decline, bleak demographic outlook
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, January 29
‘Community voice is critical’ for Plainfield District 202 facilities planning, superintendent says
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, January 27
“We want to do our part”
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, January 28
Warsaw school district sets ambitious academic goals for 2025 and beyond
Hancock County Journal-Pilot, January 14
District principals present 2024-25 school year data at Bureau Valley January board meeting
Kevin Hieronymus and Shaw Local Illinois Valley, January 30
Study: Decatur schools face steep enrollment decline, bleak demographic outlook
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, January 29
‘Community voice is critical’ for Plainfield District 202 facilities planning, superintendent says
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, January 27
“We want to do our part”
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, January 28
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