Researchers suggest more state funding for schools would help lower property taxes
Peter Hancock, CNI/Belleville News-Democrat, December 18
New state commission to examine early childhood education funding
Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times, December 16
Teenagers don’t use email — colleges do. That’s a problem during college admissions season
Dawn Rhodes, Chicago Tribune, December 19
Macomb BoE approves E-learning days
Tabi Jozwick, McDonough County Voice, December 19
Homework on a snow day? These Decatur schools found a way to keep learning on track
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, December 1
IHSA rescinds plan for districts, but football coaches say more work needs to be done
Tony Baranek, Daily Southtown, December 19
How suburban educator is using Trump impeachment as a teachable moment
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, December 1
Preparing new students
Andrew Heiserman, Rochelle News Leader, December 18
Quincy School Board puts tax increase on March ballot
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, December 18
… Warren Township High School considers November referendum
Emily K. Coleman, Lake County News-Sun, November 24
OPRF to launch new online information source
Michael Romain, Wednesday Journal, Oak Park, December 17
PVO board approves school bus purchase
Dave Hinton, Rantoul Press, December 19
Orion school hears about property tax caps
Lisa Hammer, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, December 18
D209's Financial Oversight Panel to leave by year's end
Michael Romain, Forest Park Review, December 17
Oswego School District Board amends list of rollbacks to previous budget cuts
Rollbacks would be implemented if voters pass March referendum
Shea Lazansky, Kendall County Now, December 11
Far From Home: Who Pays The Price For Out-Of-State Placements?
Dusty Rhodes, WUIS Education Desk, Springfield, December 17
Henderson delivers District 7 outlook at village board
Charles Bolinger, The Intelligencer, Edwardsville, December 17
Urbana School Board Allows School Resource Officers To Openly Carry Guns
Lee V. Gaines, WILL, Urbana, December 18
Veteran RBHS teacher: Ample reserves to fund more staff
Bob Skolnik, Riverside-Brookfield Landmark, December 17
Money collected for Calumet City PTA fundraiser goes missing, superintendent says
Zak Koeske, Daily Southtown, December 13
IHSA football districts repealed in statewide vote
Ryan Mahan, State Journal-Register, Springfield, December 17
Decatur teaching assistants, school district fail to reach agreement in 3-hour session
Analisa Trofimuk, Decatur Herald and Review, December 17
CPS parent sues College Board for allegedly selling students’ personal data for profit
David Struett, Chicago Sun-Times, December 10
Water at District 200 school shows elevated arsenic levels again
Brittany Keeperman, Northwest Herald, Chicago suburbs, December 13
Unit 5 announces new social media policy for employees
Munashe Kwangwari, WMBD, Peoria, December 11
We won. No, you won. Wait! We won!
Confusion in a Texas school bond election isn’t going away.
Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, December 12
Area gets dose of winter with more snow on the way Monday
Steven Spearie, State Journal-Register, Springfield, December 15
District 87's Reilly 'Furious' Over Seclusion Ban
Eric Stock, WGLT, Normal, December 13
Read the Illinois State Board of Education's proposed new rules for how schools can restrain students
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, December 10
Chicago school board approves closure of 2 charter schools despite emotional pleas from parents and students
Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times, December 11
McHenry County voter registration drive nets high school students
Daily Herald, December 13
‘A Mean Place’ One school. 21 abuse investigations. And the struggle to stop relying on seclusion and restraint.
Jodi S. Cohen and Jennifer Smith Richards, Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois, December 12
Concern over ICE raids prompts new protocols designed to protect students at Township High School District 113
Karen Berkowitz, Pioneer Press/Highland Park News, December 12
Reading and writing and — roulette? Under fire, Matteson rethinks proposed casino site near schools
Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times, December 11
Board postpones public forum: Galena School Board will ask residents what qualities are important for superintendent
Hillary Dickerson, Galena Gazette, December 10
Von Stu-BEAN Jolt Cafe brews up business skills and good times
Scott Hilyard, Journal Star, Peoria, December 2
In today’s Leading News, the Daily Herald looks at the statewide teacher shortage. Shawnee CUSD 84’s basketball coach teaches the game – to boys and girls – in a different way. Sycamore CUSD 427 manages a ransomware attack. Brown Co. CUSD 1 considers and reconsiders school facilities and financing for them. Also in the news, CPS students develop a video game, and Chance provides the soundtrack.
What's happening at the state level to address the growing teacher shortage
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, December 3
Thinking outside the box, Shawnee embraces hope with co-ed basketball team
Bucky Dent, The Southern Illinoisan, December 11
Ransomware attack hits Sycamore School District 427
Matthew N. Wells, Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, December 3
Brown County "back to the drawing board" on school building issues
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, December 1
Chance the Rapper lends hit ‘I Love You So Much’ to new video game — designed by CPS students
Ryan Smith, Chicago Sun-Times, December 9
Proposed Illinois school rules would ban secluded timeouts
WREX, Rockford, December 10
District 59 plan to borrow $39 million rankles residents
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, December 10
Zion Elementary School District 6 places principal on leave after learning of Wisconsin sexual assault charges
Emily K. Coleman, Lake County News-Sun, December 10
Decatur school district leaders unveil dual-campus plan for Dennis School, potential new school boundaries
Analisa Trofimuk, Decatur Herald and Review, December 10
Families petition to ditch Rockford Public Schools
Corina Curry, Rockford Register Star, December 9
Chicago Public Schools proposal to close 2 charter schools slammed as ‘racist and irresponsible’ by teachers union
Hannah Leone, Chicago Tribune, December 9
Starting in 2024, United Township High School will no longer have class rankings
Jim Meenan, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, December 9
Frankfort Community High School again heightens law enforcement after more bathroom graffiti
Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, December 9
2 written threats found in Metea Valley bathrooms; police say they are not credible
Marie Wilson, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, December 5
School boundaries: equity vs. transportation
Tom Martin, Galesburg Register-Mail, December 8
In today’s Leading News, Dunlap CUSD 323 considers new facilities for administrative offices. Quincy SD 172 looks at policy revisions. Komarek SD 94 in North Riverside intends to work with its community on facility renovations. Kaneland CUSD 302 seeks to update its bus fleet. Also in the news, a national perspective on school shooting response, including bleeding-control kits.
Dunlap School District looks to move into its own office space
Scott Hilyard, Journal Star, Peoria, December 5
School policy revisions target issues in national, state spotlight
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, December 4
Komarek School announces renovation focus groups
Bob Uphues, Riverside Brookfield Landmark, November 26
Kaneland school board contemplates plans for aging bus fleet
Chris Walker, Shaw Media, Kane County, November 26
Books, binders and bleed-control kits: How school shootings are changing classroom basics
Sandy West, NBC News, December 8
In today’s Leading News, Northern Public Radio reports on efforts to increase participation in AP courses. East Dubuque Unit SD 119 considers bond campaign. Quincy area students plan for nursing careers, while a new program in Red Bud CUSD 132 offers career training for future machinists. Also in the news, Wisconsin state and educational leaders discuss student mental health and school safety after shooting incidents on consecutive days.
Increasing Diversity In AP Programs Seen As Key To Getting More Kids Ready For College
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, DeKalb, November 25
East Dubuque district officials sign off on $10.5 million bond campaign
Benjamin Fisher, Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, December 5
QAVTC students working toward CNA certification
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, December 1
New Program Forms Future Machinists
Alan Dooley, Monroe County Republic-Times, December 4
Governor: Wisconsin must ‘step up’ after school shootings on consecutive days
Scott Bauer, Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, December 4
Officials encourage children to help older relatives complete 2020 census
John Garcia. WLS, Chicago, December 5
Johnson County School District considers changes with reorganization study
Logan Gay, WPSD, November 26
Macomb CUSD prepares to build new middle school
Tabi Jozwicki, McDonough County Voice, November 25
Early start of school in 2020 is a hot topic in Morton
Steve Stein, Journal Star, Peoria, November 29
'The type of community we need in DeKalb':
D-428 school board approves welcoming resolution
Kelsey Rettke, Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, November 19
Officials considering major changes to annual reading, math tests
Peter Hancock, CNI/Daily Journal, Kankakee, November 26
English-language learners are matching, exceeding other CPS students: study
Mitch Dudek, Chicago Sun-Times, December 3
District 7 continues to listen to community members’ stories in mission for equity
Julia Biggs, Edwardsville Intelligencer, November 26
Training in Elmwood Park hopes to snare substitute teachers
Rachel K. Hindery, Pioneer Press/Elm Leaves, December 2
Highland Park agrees to camera enforcement for people who pass school buses illegally
Karen Berkowitz, Pioneer Press/Highland Park News, December 1
‘It Just Isn’t Working’: Test Scores Cast Doubt on U.S. Education Reform
Dana Goldstein, New York Times, December 3
New task force to address teen vaping epidemic
St. Charles District 303 School Board President Carolyn Waibel created Fox Valley Vape Task Force
Eric Schelkopf, Kane County Chronicle, November 29
ISBE Asks Families To Report Seclusion, Restraint
Dusty Rhodes, WUIS Education Desk, Springfield, November 22
District 112 explains use of isolated time outs, restraints after investigation prompts emergency action
Karen Berkowitz, Pioneer Press/Highland Park News, November 22
Illinois Quad-Cities school districts respond to state order banning seclusion rooms
Megan Valley, Quad Cities Times, November 22
In today’s Leading News, CUSD 308 (Oswego) considers its options pending a referendum. DeKalb CUSD 428 continues conversation on a welcoming resolution. Naperville CUSD 203 responds to a ‘racially insensitive’ online post. Galesburg CUSD 205 considers new boundaries. Also in the news, officials deal with a potential pest problem in Marion CUSD 2 schools.
Oswego School Board weighs cutting fees, smaller class sizes if referendum passes
Shea Lazansky, Kendall County Now, November 20
DeKalb School District 428 Board to vote on controversial welcoming resolution
Kelsey Rettke, Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, November 27
How Naperville 203 is responding to 'racially insensitive' post on Craigslist
Marie Wilson, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, November 19
Galesburg students may travel further for school with possible new boundaries
WQAD, Quad Cities, November 20
Bed bugs found at more southern Illinois schools
Jeff Weinrich, WSIL, Carterville, November 26
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