In today’s Leading News, the roster of candidates is set for the upcoming Chicago School Board Election. Read more about the process and how an elected school board became a reality for CPS. Some schools received grants for water stations. Also in the News, flag football debuts under the Friday night lights in Danville.
Chicago school board race finalized at 32 candidates
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 28
More than 30 candidates make the ballot for Chicago’s first School Board election
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun Times, August 27
What you need to know about Chicago’s elected school board
Nader Issa, Sarah Karp, and Kate Grossman, Chicago Sun Times, August 28
Grants support water stations in area schools
Staff Report, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 28
Danville team ready for historic first flag football game
Jennifer Bailey, News-Gazette, Champaign, August 29
In today’s Leading News, the Chicago Mayor and CPS CEO greet students on their first day of school, while parent groups commiserate about sending their kids off to school. Excessive heat warnings change schedules at schools across the state. Also in the news, read about one high school journalist fulfilling her passion with an opportunity to cover the DNC.
First day of school for CPS students: Mayor, CPS CEO greet students in person
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun Times, August 26
Parent groups gather for morning festivities, commiserating after drop-off on CPS’ first day of school
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 26
Excessive heat warning issued for Monday as CPS students return to class
Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, August 25
‘Our No. 1 priority is safety’: How high schools arrive at cancellations due to heat
Dave Oberhelman, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, August 27
For one high school journalist, covering the DNC was ‘the biggest day’ of her life
Anna Savchenko, Chicago Sun Times, August 26
First day of school for CPS students: Mayor, CPS CEO greet students in person
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun Times, August 26
Parent groups gather for morning festivities, commiserating after drop-off on CPS’ first day of school
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 26
Excessive heat warning issued for Monday as CPS students return to class
Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, August 25
‘Our No. 1 priority is safety’: How high schools arrive at cancellations due to heat
Dave Oberhelman, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, August 27
For one high school journalist, covering the DNC was ‘the biggest day’ of her life
Anna Savchenko, Chicago Sun Times, August 26
In today’s Leading News, bus and transportation issues bring challenges for the start of the school year. Also in the News, one district has sold its bus barn.
Some CPS parents take transportation into their own hands, as busing woes continue for 2024-2025 school year
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 26
Nearly 20% of CPS students with disabilities have no bus ride on the first day of school
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun Times, August 26
Bus delays plague start of school year in Frankfort’s Summit Hill District 161
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, August 26
Quincy School Board approves bus barn sale
By Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 21
Some CPS parents take transportation into their own hands, as busing woes continue for 2024-2025 school year
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 26
Nearly 20% of CPS students with disabilities have no bus ride on the first day of school
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun Times, August 26
Bus delays plague start of school year in Frankfort’s Summit Hill District 161
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, August 26
Quincy School Board approves bus barn sale
By Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 21
In today’s Leading News, St. Charles CUSD 303 is seeking volunteers for an advisory committee on cellphone use in schools, Decatur SD 61’s master facilities plan moves one step closer to completion, Lincoln-Way CHSD 210 warns parents of substance abuse trends, and 114 new teachers in the quad-cities area are ready to make a positive impact on students. In other news, Belleville SD 118 launches a new reading curriculum.
St. Charles school district seeks volunteers for cellphone committee
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, August 19
Decatur master facilities plan moves one step closer
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, August 23
Lincoln-Way event warns parents of teenage substance abuse trends
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, August 22
New teachers in the Quad-Cities ready to make a positive impact
Olivia Allen, the Dispatch-Argus, August 26
Belleville 118 has a new reading curriculum this year. Here’s how it will help students
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, August 19
In today’s Leading News, Chicago Public Schools start today, Rich THSD 227 shows its new food pantry to help students, Southwestern Illinois College expands career and technical training in the metro east area, and new guidelines for how students get medication in Arlington Heights SD 25. In other news, the Quincy SD 172 Foundation offers nearly $150,000 in grants to students and staff.
CPS school year starts Monday; 4 things to watch
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, August 23
Rich Township High School showcases how pantry helps families battle food insecurity
Samantha Moilanen, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, August 16
New education center to expand career training in metro-east town. Here’s what to know
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, August 20
After nurse scandal, District 25 implements new rules for how students get medication
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, August 15
QPS Foundation grants 'enhance' schools
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 22
CPS school year starts Monday; 4 things to watch
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, August 23
Rich Township High School showcases how pantry helps families battle food insecurity
Samantha Moilanen, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, August 16
New education center to expand career training in metro-east town. Here’s what to know
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, August 20
After nurse scandal, District 25 implements new rules for how students get medication
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, August 15
QPS Foundation grants 'enhance' schools
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 22
In today’s Leading News, labor negotiations impact school transportation. Food service staffing issues impact school days at Ottawa THSD 140. Also in the news, an accidental email attachment raises concerns in Rockton SD 140.
Pace, CPS paratransit drivers end fourth day of strike without progress in contract negotiations
Cindy Hernandez, Chicago Sun-Times, August 19
Local School District Exploring Options If School Bus Drivers Strike
WJOL, Will County, August 22
Ottawa High School dismisses early because of food service staff shortage, after other options were explored
Bill Freskos, Shaw Media, Illinois Valley, August 22
Ongoing Negotiations Could Impact Bus Services For Several Grundy Co. Schools
WSPY, Plano, August 11
Accidental email from Rockton School District 140 exposes families’ personal information
Nathaniel Langley, WIFR, Rockford
Pace, CPS paratransit drivers end fourth day of strike without progress in contract negotiations
Cindy Hernandez, Chicago Sun-Times, August 19
Local School District Exploring Options If School Bus Drivers Strike
WJOL, Will County, August 22
Ottawa High School dismisses early because of food service staff shortage, after other options were explored
Bill Freskos, Shaw Media, Illinois Valley, August 22
Ongoing Negotiations Could Impact Bus Services For Several Grundy Co. Schools
WSPY, Plano, August 11
Accidental email from Rockton School District 140 exposes families’ personal information
Nathaniel Langley, WIFR, Rockford
In today’s Leading News, Illinois is the fifth state to prohibit corporal punishment. Also in the news, school boards discuss their work.
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
John O’Connor, AP/Alton Telegraph, August 20
Paris 95 lessens payback
Robby Tucker, The Prairie Press, Paris, August 17
Herscher moving ahead with new school, forming advisory committee
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, August 21
Succession committee concept flops at Peoria school board meeting after pushback from teachers' union, superintendent
Tim Shelley, WCBU, Peoria, August 13
Policy still prohibits Edwardsville District 7 board members from speaking
Billy Woods, Edwardsville Intelligencer, August 8
M-R Board of Education Talk Transportation Costs; View Tentative Budget
WMOI, Monmouth, August 16
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
John O’Connor, AP/Alton Telegraph, August 20
Paris 95 lessens payback
Robby Tucker, The Prairie Press, Paris, August 17
Herscher moving ahead with new school, forming advisory committee
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, August 21
Succession committee concept flops at Peoria school board meeting after pushback from teachers' union, superintendent
Tim Shelley, WCBU, Peoria, August 13
Policy still prohibits Edwardsville District 7 board members from speaking
Billy Woods, Edwardsville Intelligencer, August 8
M-R Board of Education Talk Transportation Costs; View Tentative Budget
WMOI, Monmouth, August 16
In today’s Leading News, contract talks continue or conclude in several school districts. Also in the news, new state laws go into effect.
Chicago Teachers Union requests a mediator for ongoing negotiations with Chicago Public Schools
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 16
Ball-Chatham teachers, staff get pay bump under new contract
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal- Register
How much do Crystal Lake teachers make? And how does that compare to others in McHenry County?
Emily K. Coleman, Shaw Media/Northwest Herald, August 9
Morton Education Association's new 3-year contract features a 5% pay increase each year
Steve Stein, WCBU, Peoria, August 7
New school year, new laws: See how your child's classroom will look different this year
Patrick M. Keck, Springfield State Journal- Register, August 20
Chicago Teachers Union requests a mediator for ongoing negotiations with Chicago Public Schools
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 16
Ball-Chatham teachers, staff get pay bump under new contract
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal- Register
How much do Crystal Lake teachers make? And how does that compare to others in McHenry County?
Emily K. Coleman, Shaw Media/Northwest Herald, August 9
Morton Education Association's new 3-year contract features a 5% pay increase each year
Steve Stein, WCBU, Peoria, August 7
New school year, new laws: See how your child's classroom will look different this year
Patrick M. Keck, Springfield State Journal- Register, August 20
In today’s Leading News, read still more talk on cellphones in the classroom.
DuPage County parents: What you need to know about school cellphone rules
Cathy Janek, Shaw Local, August 17
Here's what Quad-Cities students, parents said about school cell phone policies
Olivia Allen, Lexi Woodcock, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, August 15
20 cellphones confiscated in 2 days as La Salle-Peru High School rolls out new cellphone policy
Maribeth M. Wilson, Shaw Media/Illinois Valley, August 13
Springfield teachers 'disappointed' after board votes down cellphone pouches for schools
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal- Register, August 6
What area districts do about student cellphones
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, August 5
DuPage County parents: What you need to know about school cellphone rules
Cathy Janek, Shaw Local, August 17
Here's what Quad-Cities students, parents said about school cell phone policies
Olivia Allen, Lexi Woodcock, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, August 15
20 cellphones confiscated in 2 days as La Salle-Peru High School rolls out new cellphone policy
Maribeth M. Wilson, Shaw Media/Illinois Valley, August 13
Springfield teachers 'disappointed' after board votes down cellphone pouches for schools
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal- Register, August 6
What area districts do about student cellphones
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, August 5
In today’s Leading News, read more back-to-school stories from around the state.
D91 celebrates new year with Back to School Picnic
Amaris E. Rodriguez, Forest Park Review, August 16
East St. Louis District 189 students celebrate new school year with circus. Take a look
Joshua Carter, Belleville News-Democrat, August 15
McLean County Unit 5 students excited to start 2024-25 school year
Drew Zimmerman, Bloomington Pantagraph, August 15
Carlinville school board ready for 2024-25 academic year
Jackson Wilson, Macoupin County Enquirer Democrat, August 14
Why you should think twice before posting back-to-school photos online
Charles Keeshan, Daily Herald, August 15
D91 celebrates new year with Back to School Picnic
Amaris E. Rodriguez, Forest Park Review, August 16
East St. Louis District 189 students celebrate new school year with circus. Take a look
Joshua Carter, Belleville News-Democrat, August 15
McLean County Unit 5 students excited to start 2024-25 school year
Drew Zimmerman, Bloomington Pantagraph, August 15
Carlinville school board ready for 2024-25 academic year
Jackson Wilson, Macoupin County Enquirer Democrat, August 14
Why you should think twice before posting back-to-school photos online
Charles Keeshan, Daily Herald, August 15
In today’s Leading News, facilities get renovated, repaired, reviewed, and recommended, and referred for referendum.
Charleston High School to start year with fully renovated 400 Wing
Rob Stroud, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, August 14
Lockport District 205’s Central Campus to reopen after ceiling collapse
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, August 14
Herscher School Board sets special meeting to reconsider new school plan
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, August 15
Glen Ellyn District 41 celebrates start of full-day kindergarten project
Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, August 14
Prairie Central plans to ask voters to build a new elementary school in Fairbury
Erich Murphy, Pontiac Daily Leader, August 14
Charleston High School to start year with fully renovated 400 Wing
Rob Stroud, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, August 14
Lockport District 205’s Central Campus to reopen after ceiling collapse
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, August 14
Herscher School Board sets special meeting to reconsider new school plan
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, August 15
Glen Ellyn District 41 celebrates start of full-day kindergarten project
Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, August 14
Prairie Central plans to ask voters to build a new elementary school in Fairbury
Erich Murphy, Pontiac Daily Leader, August 14
In today’s Leading News, read a selection of stories with statewide reach and local impact.
Back to school: Why several suburban districts are getting an increase in state funding
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, August 13
CPS Officials Remind Students to Get Up to Date on Vaccines, Health Records Ahead of Upcoming School Year
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago, August 6
State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose
Dilpreet Raju, CNI/Champaign News-Gazette, August 11
Pritzker signs bill requiring climate change education in Illinois public schools
Mike Miletich, WAND, Decatur, August 13
Illinois State Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about what’s next for schools after federal COVID-19 relief funds end in the fall
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat Chicago, August 12
Back to school: Why several suburban districts are getting an increase in state funding
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, August 13
CPS Officials Remind Students to Get Up to Date on Vaccines, Health Records Ahead of Upcoming School Year
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago, August 6
State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose
Dilpreet Raju, CNI/Champaign News-Gazette, August 11
Pritzker signs bill requiring climate change education in Illinois public schools
Mike Miletich, WAND, Decatur, August 13
Illinois State Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about what’s next for schools after federal COVID-19 relief funds end in the fall
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat Chicago, August 12
In today’s Leading News, read more media coverage of back-to-school days.
Illinois' second-largest school district heads back to school with some changes
Lisa Chavarria, NBC 5 Chicago, August 13
Here are the new school leaders in the metro-east. Learn about their backgrounds, salaries
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, August 11
Heads up Galesburg drivers: schools are back in session
Abi Lee, KEQC, Quad Cities, August 8
QPS ready for start of 2024-25 year
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 10
Cairo students given free haircuts, supplies at Back-to-School event
Makenzie Williams, KFVS, Cape Girardeau, Mo., August 12
Illinois' second-largest school district heads back to school with some changes
Lisa Chavarria, NBC 5 Chicago, August 13
Here are the new school leaders in the metro-east. Learn about their backgrounds, salaries
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, August 11
Heads up Galesburg drivers: schools are back in session
Abi Lee, KEQC, Quad Cities, August 8
QPS ready for start of 2024-25 year
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 10
Cairo students given free haircuts, supplies at Back-to-School event
Makenzie Williams, KFVS, Cape Girardeau, Mo., August 12
In today’s Leading News, for Illinois school districts, it’s go time, slow time, and show time.
Decatur schools superintendent: 'It still takes a village'
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, August 8
First day of school festivities include kickoff of Conant High School’s 60th anniversary
Daily Herald, August 13
East St. Louis District 189 kicks off new school year
Nick Gladney, KTVI/KPLR, St. Louis, August 12
2 radar speed signs installed near Streator High School
Derek Barichello, Shaw Media/Illinois Valley, August 12
Central Illinois marching bands ready to put on a show this season
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, August 11
Decatur schools superintendent: 'It still takes a village'
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, August 8
First day of school festivities include kickoff of Conant High School’s 60th anniversary
Daily Herald, August 13
East St. Louis District 189 kicks off new school year
Nick Gladney, KTVI/KPLR, St. Louis, August 12
2 radar speed signs installed near Streator High School
Derek Barichello, Shaw Media/Illinois Valley, August 12
Central Illinois marching bands ready to put on a show this season
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, August 11
In today’s Leading News, ISBE’s new campaign aims to build “a bicultural and bilingual teacher pipeline.” Meanwhile, school districts aim to fill teaching roles.
Illinois State Board of Education Launches $6 million Statewide Teacher Recruitment Campaign
WSIU, Carbondale, August 9
Illinois State Board of Education launches bilingual campaign to recruit teachers amid ongoing shortage
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 9
Teachers come from near and far to Unit 4
Luke Taylor, Champaign News-Gazette, August 8
D209 contracts virtual ESL teachers amidst national shortage
Amaris E. Rodriguez, Forest Park Review, August 1
Ottawa Elementary to continue perfect attendance incentive program for staff
Bill Freskos, Shaw Media/Illinois Valley News, July 30
Illinois State Board of Education Launches $6 million Statewide Teacher Recruitment Campaign
WSIU, Carbondale, August 9
Illinois State Board of Education launches bilingual campaign to recruit teachers amid ongoing shortage
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, August 9
Teachers come from near and far to Unit 4
Luke Taylor, Champaign News-Gazette, August 8
D209 contracts virtual ESL teachers amidst national shortage
Amaris E. Rodriguez, Forest Park Review, August 1
Ottawa Elementary to continue perfect attendance incentive program for staff
Bill Freskos, Shaw Media/Illinois Valley News, July 30
In today’s Leading News, the county school facilities sales tax is “a go” on the November ballot in DeKalb County. Arthur CUSD 305 plans a tax referendum for high school facilities improvements. Cahokia Unit SD 187 takes a different long-term debt strategy to a new high school. Pekin police are searching for an individual who allegedly broke into a local school. Also in the news, higher education funding in Illinois.
School sales tax referendum a go for DeKalb County voters in November
Megann Horstead, Shaw Media/DeKalb Daily Chronicle, August 8
School board OKs $24.6 million tax hike proposal for ALAH upgrades
Dave Hinton, Champaign News-Gazette, August 7
Here’s how Cahokia 187 is building a new high school without a bond referendum
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, August 5
Pekin police looking for man who stole from local school
by: Sean Lisitza, WMBD, Peoria, August 8
Illinois underfunds public universities by $1.4B, report says. Is there a solution?
Patrick M. Keck, Springfield State Journal-Register, July 31
School sales tax referendum a go for DeKalb County voters in November
Megann Horstead, Shaw Media/DeKalb Daily Chronicle, August 8
School board OKs $24.6 million tax hike proposal for ALAH upgrades
Dave Hinton, Champaign News-Gazette, August 7
Here’s how Cahokia 187 is building a new high school without a bond referendum
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, August 5
Pekin police looking for man who stole from local school
by: Sean Lisitza, WMBD, Peoria, August 8
Illinois underfunds public universities by $1.4B, report says. Is there a solution?
Patrick M. Keck, Springfield State Journal-Register, July 31
In today’s Leading News, school district decide on school resource officers.
'We want all kids to grow up'
Samuel Lisec, Champaign News-Gazette, August 5
Police resource officers in demand at Joliet and Plainfield schools
Bob Okon, Shaw Media/Joliet Herald-News, July 28
Normal approves school resource officer program for Unit 5
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, August 5
Smith right where she wants to be as Arcola's first school resource officer
Dave Hinton, Champaign News-Gazette, August 5
Loves Park Police Department welcomes new therapy K-9
Lauren Strauss, WIFR, Rockford, August 6
'We want all kids to grow up'
Samuel Lisec, Champaign News-Gazette, August 5
Police resource officers in demand at Joliet and Plainfield schools
Bob Okon, Shaw Media/Joliet Herald-News, July 28
Normal approves school resource officer program for Unit 5
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, August 5
Smith right where she wants to be as Arcola's first school resource officer
Dave Hinton, Champaign News-Gazette, August 5
Loves Park Police Department welcomes new therapy K-9
Lauren Strauss, WIFR, Rockford, August 6
In today’s Leading News, Indian Prairie CUSD 204 will seek a $420 million referendum for improvements to each of its schools. A plan is underway in Harlem SD 122 to move sixth-grade students to middle school facilities. In Quincy SD 172, kindergarten camp prepares kids for the real deal. Talks have ended on a proposal to merge two Madison County districts. Also in the news, candidates may circulate petitions for the April 1, 2025 school board elections beginning August 20.
Indian Prairie School District 204 pursues $420 million referendum in November
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, August 7
Families express hesitation ahead of 6th grade students moving to Harlem Middle School
Emily McMinn, WREX, July 31
I want to be in kindergarten': Kindergarten camp readies students for start of school
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 6
Merger discussions between Venice and Madison school districts end. Here’s what we know
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, July 31
2025 Illinois school board election petitioning begins Aug. 20
Olivia Allen, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, August 6
Indian Prairie School District 204 pursues $420 million referendum in November
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, Chicago suburbs, August 7
Families express hesitation ahead of 6th grade students moving to Harlem Middle School
Emily McMinn, WREX, July 31
I want to be in kindergarten': Kindergarten camp readies students for start of school
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, August 6
Merger discussions between Venice and Madison school districts end. Here’s what we know
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, July 31
2025 Illinois school board election petitioning begins Aug. 20
Olivia Allen, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, August 6
In today’s Leading News, Sycamore CUSD 427 seeks a county school facilities sales tax referendum and needs other districts to follow. North Chicago CUS 187 anticipates its return to an elected school board. Teachers make wish lists for classroom necessities. A fire has damaged district offices in Winnetka SD 36. Also in the news, Evanston THSD 202 checks in on the summer’s hot topic: cellphones in classrooms.
Sycamore school board OK’s countywide sales tax referendum
Camden Lazenby, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, August 1
North Chicago District 187 moves toward elected school board after 14 years under Independent Authority
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, August 1
If money was no object, what’s the one thing you’d order for your classroom?
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, August 3
'Significant' Damage From Late-Night Fire At District 36 Administrative Offices
Jonah Meadows, Winnetka Patch, July 30
‘This is harming our students’: District looks to power down on cellphones in the classrooms
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, August 2
Sycamore school board OK’s countywide sales tax referendum
Camden Lazenby, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, August 1
North Chicago District 187 moves toward elected school board after 14 years under Independent Authority
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, August 1
If money was no object, what’s the one thing you’d order for your classroom?
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, August 3
'Significant' Damage From Late-Night Fire At District 36 Administrative Offices
Jonah Meadows, Winnetka Patch, July 30
‘This is harming our students’: District looks to power down on cellphones in the classrooms
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, August 2
In today’s Leading News, read about facilities plans, past, present, and future.
QPS plans bus barn auction
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, July 27
When will Belleville 201’s CAVE addition be finished and new programs begin?
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, July 19
Manhattan school district ready to open new school
Joliet Herald-News/Shaw Media, July 27 Shaw Local News Network,
Dixon Public Schools’ new therapeutic day school almost ready
Payton Felix, Shaw Media/Fox Valley News, August 2
Des Plaines District 62 buying land near North Elementary
Russell Lissau, Daily Herald, July 23
In today’s Leading News, new Title IX rules take effect amid complications. The News-Democrat looks at steps to school consolidation. McLean Co CUSD 5 recommends salaries. Hinsdale THSD 86 weighs in on a TIF district. Also in the news, the latest on Bears in the suburbs.
Biden’s Title IX Rule Takes Effect Amid a Confusing Legal Landscape
Mark Walsh, Education Week, July 31
5 steps metro-east school districts must take if they decide to pursue a merger
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, July 24
McLean County Unit 5 OKs pay hikes for nonunion employees
Drew Zimmerman, Bloomington Pantagraph, July 17
Hinsdale District 86 school board opposes Clarendon Hills plan for special tax district
George Wiebe, Chicago Tribune, July 30
Pritzker: Bears stadium deal this fall is ‘near impossible’
Charles Keeshan, Daily Herald, July 30
Biden’s Title IX Rule Takes Effect Amid a Confusing Legal Landscape
Mark Walsh, Education Week, July 31
5 steps metro-east school districts must take if they decide to pursue a merger
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, July 24
McLean County Unit 5 OKs pay hikes for nonunion employees
Drew Zimmerman, Bloomington Pantagraph, July 17
Hinsdale District 86 school board opposes Clarendon Hills plan for special tax district
George Wiebe, Chicago Tribune, July 30
Pritzker: Bears stadium deal this fall is ‘near impossible’
Charles Keeshan, Daily Herald, July 30
In today’s Leading News, a new study looks at Illinois students catching up on learning after the pandemic. Also in the news, more districts are making the call on cell phone use by students in the classroom.
Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
Peter Hancock, CNI/Shaw Media, July 30
Unit 5 district to study potential cell phone ban in schools
Charlie Schlenker, WGLT, Bloomington, July 24
Edwardsville School District Announces New Policies on Phones and IDs
Sydney Sinks, Bender, Altn, July 30
Hinckley-Big Rock among Illinois school districts banning smartphones in classroom
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, July 29
Schools are taking stricter measures to limit cell phone use in class. Will they work?
Anna Savchenko, WBEZ, Chicago, July 15
Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
Peter Hancock, CNI/Shaw Media, July 30
Unit 5 district to study potential cell phone ban in schools
Charlie Schlenker, WGLT, Bloomington, July 24
Edwardsville School District Announces New Policies on Phones and IDs
Sydney Sinks, Bender, Altn, July 30
Hinckley-Big Rock among Illinois school districts banning smartphones in classroom
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, July 29
Schools are taking stricter measures to limit cell phone use in class. Will they work?
Anna Savchenko, WBEZ, Chicago, July 15
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