In this week’s Leading News, read coverage of Vision 2030 and other education news.
Illinois education leaders launch ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to ensure predictable funding, school safety and ‘future-focused’ learning
Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, November 22
Illinois Leaders Chart New Course for Public Education Statewide With 'Vision 2030'
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago November 23
Illinois school leaders envision more useful state tests, fewer burdensome mandates by 2030
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, November 22
Peoria Public Schools leader named 2025 Illinois Superintendent of the Year
Collin Schopp, WCBU, Peoria, November 23
AG finds Palatine schools broke law by using cops to ticket students, urges other districts to review policies
Jodi S. Cohen and Jennifer Smith Richards, Chicago Tribune/ProPublica, November 25
Illinois education leaders launch ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to ensure predictable funding, school safety and ‘future-focused’ learning
Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, November 22
Illinois Leaders Chart New Course for Public Education Statewide With 'Vision 2030'
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago November 23
Illinois school leaders envision more useful state tests, fewer burdensome mandates by 2030
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, November 22
Peoria Public Schools leader named 2025 Illinois Superintendent of the Year
Collin Schopp, WCBU, Peoria, November 23
AG finds Palatine schools broke law by using cops to ticket students, urges other districts to review policies
Jodi S. Cohen and Jennifer Smith Richards, Chicago Tribune/ProPublica, November 25
In this week’s Leading News, school districts and communities engage in arts, achievement, agriculture, and more.
Oswego parents, community members able to give their thoughts on variety of topics during public forum
Eric Schelkopf, Kendall County Now, November 14
A metro-east nonprofit increases after-school programs with help from Illinois grant
Andrea Y. Henderson St. Louis Public Radio/Belleville News Democrat, November 5
Turning student voices into action: United Way QC tackling chronic absenteeism
Jenna Webster, WQAD, Quad Cities, November 12
School board honors KHS FFA chapter
Michael Berry, Kewanee Voice, November 19
Arts Quincy awarded more than $70,000 in grants for student programs
Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 16
Task force led by Sen. Dave Koehler identifies 200 historical sites of the Underground Railroad in Illinois
Ben Howell, WGLT, November 17
Palatine school receives donation from namesake’s heir
Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald, November 17
Area students getting global perspective on climate change
Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, November 12
Oswego parents, community members able to give their thoughts on variety of topics during public forum
Eric Schelkopf, Kendall County Now, November 14
A metro-east nonprofit increases after-school programs with help from Illinois grant
Andrea Y. Henderson St. Louis Public Radio/Belleville News Democrat, November 5
Turning student voices into action: United Way QC tackling chronic absenteeism
Jenna Webster, WQAD, Quad Cities, November 12
School board honors KHS FFA chapter
Michael Berry, Kewanee Voice, November 19
Arts Quincy awarded more than $70,000 in grants for student programs
Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 16
Task force led by Sen. Dave Koehler identifies 200 historical sites of the Underground Railroad in Illinois
Ben Howell, WGLT, November 17
Palatine school receives donation from namesake’s heir
Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald, November 17
Area students getting global perspective on climate change
Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, November 12
In today’s Leading News, read initital coverage of board candidate filings and other potential items on the April 1 ballot. Also in the news, read more on the fallout from funding cuts to after school programs.
Northbrook School District 28 floats $95 million in school upgrades
Phil Rockrohr, Pioneer Press, November 15
Nearly a dozen file for Champaign school board seats
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, November 18
All four District 65 incumbents leaving board; 17 challengers file
Alex Harrison, Evanston Roundtable, November 19
Kaneland School District gathers community input for potential referendum
Hannah Soukup, Kane County Chronicle, November 18
After-school programs on the chopping block due to delayed funding disbursement
Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, November 18
Northbrook School District 28 floats $95 million in school upgrades
Phil Rockrohr, Pioneer Press, November 15
Nearly a dozen file for Champaign school board seats
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, November 18
All four District 65 incumbents leaving board; 17 challengers file
Alex Harrison, Evanston Roundtable, November 19
Kaneland School District gathers community input for potential referendum
Hannah Soukup, Kane County Chronicle, November 18
After-school programs on the chopping block due to delayed funding disbursement
Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, November 18
In today’s Leading News, Waukegan CUSD 60 joins lawsuit over insulin prices. Edwardsville CUSD 7 looks at property taxes. CPS meets in continuing discussions of Acero schools. Palatine CCSD 15 analyzes salaries. Also in the news, Peoria Public Schools looks at plans for facilities.
Waukegan D60 joining suit to recover insulin charges; ‘No rhyme or reason for these increases other than price-gouging’
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, November 15
How much could property taxes increase for Edwardsville District 7 residents?
Billy Woods, Edwardsville Intelligencer, November 14
School board pushes to keep Acero schools open, as CPS Chief Pedro Martinez’ job status remains unclear
Nell Salzman and Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, November 15
Union contract amendment allows District 15 to offer more competitive teacher salaries
Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald, November 14
District 150's plan for Quest buildings includes alternative program, dual-language school
Camryn Cutinello, WCBU, Peoria, November 8
Waukegan D60 joining suit to recover insulin charges; ‘No rhyme or reason for these increases other than price-gouging’
Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun, November 15
How much could property taxes increase for Edwardsville District 7 residents?
Billy Woods, Edwardsville Intelligencer, November 14
School board pushes to keep Acero schools open, as CPS Chief Pedro Martinez’ job status remains unclear
Nell Salzman and Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, November 15
Union contract amendment allows District 15 to offer more competitive teacher salaries
Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald, November 14
District 150's plan for Quest buildings includes alternative program, dual-language school
Camryn Cutinello, WCBU, Peoria, November 8
In today’s Leading News, in the midst of the filing period, which ends Monday, November 18, school board candidates prepare paperwork for a run.
No Fooling: Cities Gearing Up for Next Election, April 1
Tom Henson, Starved Rock Media, November 11
Filing period begins with 2 incumbents, 2 newcomers showing interest in Decatur school board seats
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, November 14
Contested races shaping up for some area school boards
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 13
Five file for Champaign school board, including Ron Baker Jr.
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, November 13
Contested races for Aurora, Batavia, Central school boards
Susan Sarkauskas, Daily Herald, November 13
No Fooling: Cities Gearing Up for Next Election, April 1
Tom Henson, Starved Rock Media, November 11
Filing period begins with 2 incumbents, 2 newcomers showing interest in Decatur school board seats
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, November 14
Contested races shaping up for some area school boards
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 13
Five file for Champaign school board, including Ron Baker Jr.
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, November 13
Contested races for Aurora, Batavia, Central school boards
Susan Sarkauskas, Daily Herald, November 13
In today’s Leading News, the legislature is back for fall session. The Tribune looks at CPS in the next federal administration, and the Associated Press looks at school choice. Also in the news, students get a look at manufacturing jobs.
Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield as projected budget deficit looms
Ben Szalinski, CNI/Belleville News-Democrat, November 13
With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, November 12
How will Donald Trump’s plans for education affect Chicago Public Schools?
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, November 13
A push for school choice fell short in Trump's first term. He may now have a more willing Congress
Alia Wong, AP/Alton Telegraph, November 11
Manufacturing jobs in Chicago get a spotlight through a program for high school students
Amy Yee, Chicago Sun-Times, November 14
Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield as projected budget deficit looms
Ben Szalinski, CNI/Belleville News-Democrat, November 13
With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, November 12
How will Donald Trump’s plans for education affect Chicago Public Schools?
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, November 13
A push for school choice fell short in Trump's first term. He may now have a more willing Congress
Alia Wong, AP/Alton Telegraph, November 11
Manufacturing jobs in Chicago get a spotlight through a program for high school students
Amy Yee, Chicago Sun-Times, November 14
In today’s Leading News, read post-election coverage of referendums and CPS board of education elections.
Park Ridge-Niles School Dist. 64 looking forward to $89M in major upgrades after referendum passage
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Pioneer Press, November 12
Suburban voters approve more than $1 billion in school borrowing, but draw the line on some measures
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, November 8
Putnam County schools’ next steps after voters reject bond referendum
Madison Porter, WEEK, Peoria, November 7
Bloomingdale voters agree to add classrooms but not on how to staff them
Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, November 7
With last CPS School Board races called, elected board divided among CTU, independents and anti-CTU camps
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, November 8
Park Ridge-Niles School Dist. 64 looking forward to $89M in major upgrades after referendum passage
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Pioneer Press, November 12
Suburban voters approve more than $1 billion in school borrowing, but draw the line on some measures
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, November 8
Putnam County schools’ next steps after voters reject bond referendum
Madison Porter, WEEK, Peoria, November 7
Bloomingdale voters agree to add classrooms but not on how to staff them
Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, November 7
With last CPS School Board races called, elected board divided among CTU, independents and anti-CTU camps
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, November 8
In today’s Leading News, public school communities honor those who served on Veterans Day 2024.
Raccoon Grade School invites district veterans to Veterans Day program
Austin Williams, WJBD, Salem, November 11
Denman students welcome vets to school on Veterans Day
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 11
Elmhurst high school students work with veterans to portray ‘Faces of Valor’
Dave Oberhelman, Daily Herald, November 11
Belleville students, retired general, Duckworth hail veterans during annual observance
Joshua Carter, Belleville News-Democrat, November 11
Momence schools honor veterans; Bleier speaks on overcoming obstacles
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, November 12
Raccoon Grade School invites district veterans to Veterans Day program
Austin Williams, WJBD, Salem, November 11
Denman students welcome vets to school on Veterans Day
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 11
Elmhurst high school students work with veterans to portray ‘Faces of Valor’
Dave Oberhelman, Daily Herald, November 11
Belleville students, retired general, Duckworth hail veterans during annual observance
Joshua Carter, Belleville News-Democrat, November 11
Momence schools honor veterans; Bleier speaks on overcoming obstacles
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, November 12
In today’s Leading News, communities discuss what’s good for students before, during, and after their time in the district. The Belleville News-Democrat looks at local school funding. Also in the news, more on the state’s mission to improve math scores.
Skokie Plan Commission to mull $13.3 million addition to Old Orchard Junior High for preschool
Richard Requena, Pioneer Press, Skokie, November 9
Chronic absenteeism, truancy rates among top fixes for these Springfield schools
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, November 6
Employers show Vermilion County students local job opportunities
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, November 7
Illinois’ school funding formula changed in 2017. Is your local district getting its share?
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, November 7
Illinois school Superintendent Tony Sanders discusses strategy to boost math scores
Peter Hancock, Capital News Illinois, November 8
Skokie Plan Commission to mull $13.3 million addition to Old Orchard Junior High for preschool
Richard Requena, Pioneer Press, Skokie, November 9
Chronic absenteeism, truancy rates among top fixes for these Springfield schools
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, November 6
Employers show Vermilion County students local job opportunities
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, November 7
Illinois’ school funding formula changed in 2017. Is your local district getting its share?
Kelly Smits, Belleville News-Democrat, November 7
Illinois school Superintendent Tony Sanders discusses strategy to boost math scores
Peter Hancock, Capital News Illinois, November 8
In today’s Leading News, keeping an eye on coverage of CPS elections and referendum results, and looking ahead to the next round, for which petitions must be filed next week. Also in the news, Meridian CUSD 15 (Macon) and its teachers have reportedly reached an agreement.
‘The community knew better’: How a trio of independent school board candidates topped their better-funded opponents
Sarah Macaraeg and Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, November 7
CPS School Board election results leave both CTU, charter interests without clear win
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times, November 6
Referendum recap: DuPage County schools win big
Katlyn Smith, the Daily Herald, November 6
Petition deadline nears for April election
Metropolis Planet, November 7
Meridian Federation of Teachers announce tentative agreement with school district
Danny Connolly, WCIA, Champaign, November 7
‘The community knew better’: How a trio of independent school board candidates topped their better-funded opponents
Sarah Macaraeg and Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, November 7
CPS School Board election results leave both CTU, charter interests without clear win
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times, November 6
Referendum recap: DuPage County schools win big
Katlyn Smith, the Daily Herald, November 6
Petition deadline nears for April election
Metropolis Planet, November 7
Meridian Federation of Teachers announce tentative agreement with school district
Danny Connolly, WCIA, Champaign, November 7
In today’s Leading News, referendum results roll in.
1% Sales Tax Voted Down In Effingham County
Effingham Radio, November 6
Rockridge voters pass $33 million bond referendum for new elementary school
Olivia Allen, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, November 6
Lake County voters favor spending money for improving forest preserves, schools
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, November 5
Mahomet-Seymour's next step includes more portable classrooms
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, November 7
Hancock school official still hopeful for facilities sales tax
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 5
1% Sales Tax Voted Down In Effingham County
Effingham Radio, November 6
Rockridge voters pass $33 million bond referendum for new elementary school
Olivia Allen, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, November 6
Lake County voters favor spending money for improving forest preserves, schools
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, November 5
Mahomet-Seymour's next step includes more portable classrooms
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, November 7
Hancock school official still hopeful for facilities sales tax
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 5
In today’s Leading News, read the first wave of education-related election outcomes on Illinois education issues.
Election 2024: Here’s who won Chicago’s first school board elections
Reema Amin, Mila Koumpilova, Samantha Smylie, and Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago, November 5
Putnam County school referendum appears to have failed
Derek Barichello, Shaw Media, Illinois Valley, November 6
Cook County voters give thumbs-up on referendums
Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald, November 5
Voters appear to approve $420 million bond issue for Indian Prairie School District 204
R. Christian Smith, Naperville Sun, November 5
Referendum roundup for DeKalb County 2024 election: unofficial results
Kelsey Rettke, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, November 6
Election 2024: Here’s who won Chicago’s first school board elections
Reema Amin, Mila Koumpilova, Samantha Smylie, and Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago, November 5
Putnam County school referendum appears to have failed
Derek Barichello, Shaw Media, Illinois Valley, November 6
Cook County voters give thumbs-up on referendums
Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald, November 5
Voters appear to approve $420 million bond issue for Indian Prairie School District 204
R. Christian Smith, Naperville Sun, November 5
Referendum roundup for DeKalb County 2024 election: unofficial results
Kelsey Rettke, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, November 6
In today’s Leading News, it’s General Election Day.
What Teenagers Are Learning About the 2024 Election
Kristen Bayrakdarian, New York Times, October 31
Long lines and a blustery Election Day greeting Chicago-area voters — weather befitting the end of a turbulent campaign season
Rick Pearson and Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, November 4
Chicago high schoolers get a crash course on the city’s first school board election
Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago, November 4
Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what DeKalb County voters need to know.
DeKalb Daily Chronicle, November 4
Hancock County voters to consider school facilities sales tax for third time
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 2
What Teenagers Are Learning About the 2024 Election
Kristen Bayrakdarian, New York Times, October 31
Long lines and a blustery Election Day greeting Chicago-area voters — weather befitting the end of a turbulent campaign season
Rick Pearson and Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, November 4
Chicago high schoolers get a crash course on the city’s first school board election
Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago, November 4
Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what DeKalb County voters need to know.
DeKalb Daily Chronicle, November 4
Hancock County voters to consider school facilities sales tax for third time
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, November 2
In today’s Leading News, tomorrow is Election Day. Communities asked to look at townships, residency and school board elections. CPS turmoil continues in the week prior to the district’s first elections. Also in the news, a look at new efforts to improve math outcomes statewide.
Banks, schools, post offices and more: A look at what's open and closed for Election Day in Illinois
Vi Nguyen , NBC 5, Chicago, November 4
Voters in 4 Central Illinois counties to consider how school board elections are held
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, November 3
Chicago Board of Education Members Reaffirm ‘Commitment to Inclusivity and Collaboration’ 1 Day After President’s Resignation
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago, November 1
With CPS Board president forced out, remaining members pledge to ensure all students feel safe
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp | WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, November 1
Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores
Peter Hancock, CNI/NPR Illinois, November 4
Banks, schools, post offices and more: A look at what's open and closed for Election Day in Illinois
Vi Nguyen , NBC 5, Chicago, November 4
Voters in 4 Central Illinois counties to consider how school board elections are held
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, November 3
Chicago Board of Education Members Reaffirm ‘Commitment to Inclusivity and Collaboration’ 1 Day After President’s Resignation
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago, November 1
With CPS Board president forced out, remaining members pledge to ensure all students feel safe
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp | WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, November 1
Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores
Peter Hancock, CNI/NPR Illinois, November 4
In today’s Leading News, discover more regional reporting on the release of the Illinois Report Card. Officials react to past comments by the CPS board president appointed last week. Also in the news, offers have been posted as Meridian CUSD 15 (Macon) and its teachers negotiate.
Six schools at top of area heap
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, October 31
Which Springfield schools have improved? Which need help? Here's what the state says
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, October 31
State report card highlights ELA proficiency, record graduation rate
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, October 30
New Chicago School Board president apologizes for social media posts criticized as antisemitic
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ, October 30
CPS Board of Education president resigns
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ, October 31
Meridian teachers still without a contract
Scott Perry, Decatur Herald & Review, October 31
Six schools at top of area heap
Jeff D'Alessio, Champaign News-Gazette, October 31
Which Springfield schools have improved? Which need help? Here's what the state says
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, October 31
State report card highlights ELA proficiency, record graduation rate
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, October 30
New Chicago School Board president apologizes for social media posts criticized as antisemitic
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ, October 30
CPS Board of Education president resigns
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ, October 31
Meridian teachers still without a contract
Scott Perry, Decatur Herald & Review, October 31
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