‘Living piece of history’: Tour near century-old former Sycamore Central School before it closes
Camden Lazenby, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, June 18
How northern Illinois teachers are bringing indigenous stories into their classrooms for the first time
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, June 27
Leyden High School’s 100th birthday grabs national attention
Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, June 24
High … and bye: Savanna bids adieu to West Carroll High School
Cody Cutter, Shaw Local, Sauk Valley, June 30
School tours highlight Adams County’s education heritage
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, June 20
$240 million in Illinois school funding withheld by Trump administration
John Sahly, Shaw Local Media, July 2
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more
Collin Binkley, Bianca Vázquez Toness, Sharon Lurye, and Annie Ma, Associated Press, July 2
Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation
The money, which was allocated by Congress, helps pay for after-school programs, support for students learning English and other services.
Sarah Mervosh and Michael C. Bender, New York Times, July 1
See How Much School Funding Trump Is Holding Back From Your State
The nearly $7 billion the administration isn’t sending to states includes funding for English learner services, professional development, and more
Mark Lieberman & Laura Baker, Education Week July 2
Democrats deride Senate passage of Trump bill, as activists target GOP lawmakers ahead of House vote
Tina Sfondeles, Chicago Sun-Times, July 1
Senate Narrowly Passes Trump’s Big Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts Bill
AP/Education Week, July 1
Educators react as ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ passes through Senate
Micah Ward, District Administration, July 1
All states can now access ESSER late liquidation funds
Kara Arundel, K-12 Dive, June 27
Schools and States Scramble as Trump Freezes $6.8 Billion in Federal Funds
Mark Lieberman, Education Week, July 1
Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books
Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, June 27
Educators rethink lessons as Supreme Court decision opens door for religious opt-outs
Norah Rami, Chalkbeat, June 27
Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions. Why That Matters for Education
Mark Walsh, Education Week, June 27
Supreme Court Upholds School E-Rate Program
Mark Walsh, Education Week, June 27
Birthright, sanctuary status and more: What the latest SCOTUS rulings mean for Chicago and beyond
Aaryan Kumar, Gina Montagna, Lynnea Domienik, and Meha Ahmad, WBEZ, Chicago
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