In today’s Leading News, some good news for school districts.
Visit to Land of Smiles helps "keep kids healthy"
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, October 7
ECFC pilots curriculum stressing kindergarten readiness
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, October 2
Oswego school’s Pathways program helping make students more independent
Eric Schelkopf, Kendall County Now, October 1
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Macoupin, Jersey and Calhoun counties
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, October 1
Vienna High School expands breakfast program with $10K grant
Mike Mohundro, WSIL, Carterville, October 2
Visit to Land of Smiles helps "keep kids healthy"
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, October 7
ECFC pilots curriculum stressing kindergarten readiness
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, October 2
Oswego school’s Pathways program helping make students more independent
Eric Schelkopf, Kendall County Now, October 1
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Macoupin, Jersey and Calhoun counties
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, October 1
Vienna High School expands breakfast program with $10K grant
Mike Mohundro, WSIL, Carterville, October 2
In today’s Leading News, Chicago and suburban school districts address ‘uncertainty, urgency and confusion.’ Also in the news, following federal education funds.
CPS students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month amid time of tension: ‘We deserve to be here’
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, October 6
Lake County school officials helping parents with ICE fears: ‘We have seen … uncertainty, urgency and confusion’
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, October 2
Chicago Public Schools creates command center to monitor ICE activity
Sarah Karp and Emmanuel Camarillo, WBEZ/Chicago Sun Times, October 8
How the Federal Government Shutdown Is Affecting Schools: A Tracker
Mark Lieberman, Education Wek, October 8
Hinsdale school officials disappointed by discontinuation of federal Blue Ribbon program
Chuck Fieldman, Pioneer Press Local, Hinsdale, October 6
CPS students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month amid time of tension: ‘We deserve to be here’
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, October 6
Lake County school officials helping parents with ICE fears: ‘We have seen … uncertainty, urgency and confusion’
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, October 2
Chicago Public Schools creates command center to monitor ICE activity
Sarah Karp and Emmanuel Camarillo, WBEZ/Chicago Sun Times, October 8
How the Federal Government Shutdown Is Affecting Schools: A Tracker
Mark Lieberman, Education Wek, October 8
Hinsdale school officials disappointed by discontinuation of federal Blue Ribbon program
Chuck Fieldman, Pioneer Press Local, Hinsdale, October 6
In today’s Leading News, the Aurora Beacon-News looks at school district policies amidst Title IX changes. West Chicago Community High School District 94, Coal City CUD 1, and Delan-Weldon CUSD 57 share facilities updates. Also in the news, opera.
Aurora-area school districts modify Title IX policies as federal regulations shift: ‘People are at the center of this’
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, October 6
West Chicago District 94 celebrates new STEP Center for students with diverse learning needs
Roy Ramos, Daily Herald, October 5
Deland-Weldon school district to introduce outdoor learning space
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, October 6
Work progressing on Coal City Intermediate School
Michael Urbanec, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, October 3
Four EHS students selected for St. Louis Opera Theatre’s AIT program
Carter DeJong, Edwardsville Intelligencer, September 30
Aurora-area school districts modify Title IX policies as federal regulations shift: ‘People are at the center of this’
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, October 6
West Chicago District 94 celebrates new STEP Center for students with diverse learning needs
Roy Ramos, Daily Herald, October 5
Deland-Weldon school district to introduce outdoor learning space
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, October 6
Work progressing on Coal City Intermediate School
Michael Urbanec, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, October 3
Four EHS students selected for St. Louis Opera Theatre’s AIT program
Carter DeJong, Edwardsville Intelligencer, September 30
In today’s Leading News, districts offer pathways for students' futures.
Fab in a Box brings digital fabrication technology to Decatur students
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, October 3
CPS holds first event introducing deaf, hard of hearing students to careers in the trades
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, October 6
U-46 students introduced to careers and academic paths at Explore 2025
Daily Herald, October 3
Ashton-Franklin [Missouri], Rochelle schools receive grant to fund ag programs, equipment
Shaw Local Media, Ogle County, October 3
At St. Joseph-Ogden, students solving mysteries
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, October 6
Fab in a Box brings digital fabrication technology to Decatur students
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, October 3
CPS holds first event introducing deaf, hard of hearing students to careers in the trades
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, October 6
U-46 students introduced to careers and academic paths at Explore 2025
Daily Herald, October 3
Ashton-Franklin [Missouri], Rochelle schools receive grant to fund ag programs, equipment
Shaw Local Media, Ogle County, October 3
At St. Joseph-Ogden, students solving mysteries
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, October 6
In today’s Leading News, national education headlines with impacts in Illinois.
Amid ICE activity, CTU and elected officials call for community to protect students, families
Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago, October 2
Lake County school officials helping parents with ICE fears: ‘We have seen … uncertainty, urgency and confusion’
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, October 2
How the government shutdown will affect the already shrunken Education Department
PBS News, October 1
Ed. Dept. Out-of-Office Emails Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown, Staff Say
Brooke Schultz, Education Week, October 2
Illinois now ranks 18th in nation for state education spending per student, report says
Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago, October 1
Amid ICE activity, CTU and elected officials call for community to protect students, families
Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago, October 2
Lake County school officials helping parents with ICE fears: ‘We have seen … uncertainty, urgency and confusion’
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, October 2
How the government shutdown will affect the already shrunken Education Department
PBS News, October 1
Ed. Dept. Out-of-Office Emails Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown, Staff Say
Brooke Schultz, Education Week, October 2
Illinois now ranks 18th in nation for state education spending per student, report says
Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago, October 1
In today’s Leading News, read reporting on PEN America’s study on book banning. A medical records controversy is underway in Mercer County SD 404, and an Establishment Clause conversation in Marengo-Union Elem CSD 165. Also in the news, table topics in Geneva CUSD 304.
Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
Hillel Italie, Associated Press, October 1
PEN America warns of rise in books 'systematically removed from school libraries'
Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, October 1
Michelle Meyer, Shaw Local/Northwest Herald, September 26
Geneva High woodworking class not ‘building the same old table’
Brenda Schory, Shawl Local News Network/Daily Herald, September 24
Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
Hillel Italie, Associated Press, October 1
PEN America warns of rise in books 'systematically removed from school libraries'
Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, October 1
Mercer County superintendent’s arrest: What the law says about accessing vaccine records
Matt Christensen, KWQC, Quad Cities, October 1
Michelle Meyer, Shaw Local/Northwest Herald, September 26
Geneva High woodworking class not ‘building the same old table’
Brenda Schory, Shawl Local News Network/Daily Herald, September 24
In today’s Leading News, teacher contract negotiations pick up. Also in the news, read reports on the latest Advance Illinois study.
Tinley Park District 146 reaches tentative contract with teachers’ union without strike
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, October 1
Tinley Park District 146 reaches tentative contract with teachers’ union without strike
Dispute between West Frankfort teachers and school district heats up
Mike Mohundro, WSIL, September 30
Dueling unfair labor charges intensify West Frankfort labor dispute
Brandyn Wilcoxen, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, October 1
Tentative Contract Agreement Reached Between Mendota High School Board And Educators
WLPO, LaSalle, September 25
New study on Illinois’ public education system sees promise and problems
Kate Perez and Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, October 1
Tinley Park District 146 reaches tentative contract with teachers’ union without strike
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, October 1
Tinley Park District 146 reaches tentative contract with teachers’ union without strike
Dispute between West Frankfort teachers and school district heats up
Mike Mohundro, WSIL, September 30
Dueling unfair labor charges intensify West Frankfort labor dispute
Brandyn Wilcoxen, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, October 1
Tentative Contract Agreement Reached Between Mendota High School Board And Educators
WLPO, LaSalle, September 25
New study on Illinois’ public education system sees promise and problems
Kate Perez and Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, October 1
In today’s Leading News, what does a federal shutdown mean for local school districts? It’s further complicated by federal layoffs and zig-zagging grants. Also in the news, attendance matters.
How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department
Annie Ma, Associated Press, Daily Herald, October 1
Appeals Court Says Ed. Dept. Can Fire Civil Rights Staff
Brooke Schultz, Education Week, September 30
Trump Admin. Relaunches School Mental Health Grants It Yanked—With a Twist
Matthew Stone, Education Week, September 26
New rule requires North Greene seniors to attend 80% of classes for end-of-year activities
Bem Singson, Jacksonville Journal Courier, September 30
Good attendance and academic success go hand in hand
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, September 28
How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department
Annie Ma, Associated Press, Daily Herald, October 1
Appeals Court Says Ed. Dept. Can Fire Civil Rights Staff
Brooke Schultz, Education Week, September 30
Trump Admin. Relaunches School Mental Health Grants It Yanked—With a Twist
Matthew Stone, Education Week, September 26
New rule requires North Greene seniors to attend 80% of classes for end-of-year activities
Bem Singson, Jacksonville Journal Courier, September 30
Good attendance and academic success go hand in hand
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, September 28
Leading News
IASB's News Clip Service
The links to articles posted here are selected daily from news sources across Illinois, and sometimes beyond, provided as a service to our membership. These links go directly to the original source (print, broadcast, or online media) of the article. The purpose of sharing these links is to give readers of this site a wider perspective on state and local issues impacting public education. IASB neither endorses nor verifies the content.