In today’s Leading News, a look the intersection of elections and education.
Students train to be election judges at Oak Forest High School
Addison Wright, Daily Southtown, January 20
GOP hopefuls dig into taxes, school choice at gubernatorial debate
Marni Pyke, Daily Herald, January 26
Illinois bill would allow e-learning for schools serving as polling places on Election Day
Dominic Genetti, Alton Telegraph, January 22
Cook County clerk’s office teams up with Chicago Bears to launch inaugural student election judge program
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, January 7
Cook County students get a crash course in elections before running the polls at their own schools
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, January 6
Students train to be election judges at Oak Forest High School
Addison Wright, Daily Southtown, January 20
GOP hopefuls dig into taxes, school choice at gubernatorial debate
Marni Pyke, Daily Herald, January 26
Illinois bill would allow e-learning for schools serving as polling places on Election Day
Dominic Genetti, Alton Telegraph, January 22
Cook County clerk’s office teams up with Chicago Bears to launch inaugural student election judge program
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, January 7
Cook County students get a crash course in elections before running the polls at their own schools
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, January 6
In today’s Leading News, a look at what lies ahead for Rockford CUSD 205 after teachers vote to authorize a possible strike. Also in the news, read about the local implications of national immigration enforcement activity.
RPS: Here's what will happen if Rockford teachers go on strike
Corina Curry, Rockford Register Star, January 26
After Trump’s deportation blitz rips apart a Chicago-area family, a school official steps up
Chip Mitchell, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, January 28
Schaumburg High School students hold walkout to protest recent immigration enforcement actions
Eric Peterson, Daily Herald, January 27
West Chicago teacher put on leave after social media post supporting ICE draws anger from parents, community
Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, January 27
‘There’s a Firehose of Information': Talking to Students About Minneapolis
Sarah Schwartz, Education Week, January 26
In today’s Leading News, principals discuss absenteeism. Naperville CUSD 203 asks for higher driver’s education fees. Western CUSD 12 offers multi-state options for career and technical education. The Belleville News-Democrat offers an explainer on tax levies. Also in the news, Andy the Ambulance is back in action in Joliet THSD 204.
Can school climate solve chronic absenteeism? Ask these principals.
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, January 26
Naperville D203 wants state OK to increase driver’s ed fee to $500 max
Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun/Chicago Tribune, January 22
Western School Board expands vo-tech offerings for 26-27 year
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, January 22
Metro-east schools file tax levy requests: The complicated math behind your bill
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, January 26
Joliet Central High School students restore fire department’s Andy the Ambulance teaching tool
Kevin Newberry, Joliet Herald News, December 23
Can school climate solve chronic absenteeism? Ask these principals.
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, January 26
Naperville D203 wants state OK to increase driver’s ed fee to $500 max
Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun/Chicago Tribune, January 22
Western School Board expands vo-tech offerings for 26-27 year
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, January 22
Metro-east schools file tax levy requests: The complicated math behind your bill
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, January 26
Joliet Central High School students restore fire department’s Andy the Ambulance teaching tool
Kevin Newberry, Joliet Herald News, December 23
In today’s Leading News, read coverage, questions, and answers about student attendance.
Slightly smaller share of Chicago families choosing CPS for their children, report finds
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, January 20
Declining enrollment in Chicago Public Schools could lead to crisis if unchecked, report says
Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, January 23
Urbana school board approves plan to reduce use of suspensions, expulsions
Luke Taylor, Champaign News-Gazette, January 20
Oswego District 308 proposes school boundary changes to address continued growth
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Media/Kendall County Now, January 14
Crete-Monee District 201 will ‘take time’ to decide on holding school on some holidays
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, January 14
Slightly smaller share of Chicago families choosing CPS for their children, report finds
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, January 20
Declining enrollment in Chicago Public Schools could lead to crisis if unchecked, report says
Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, January 23
Urbana school board approves plan to reduce use of suspensions, expulsions
Luke Taylor, Champaign News-Gazette, January 20
Oswego District 308 proposes school boundary changes to address continued growth
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Media/Kendall County Now, January 14
Crete-Monee District 201 will ‘take time’ to decide on holding school on some holidays
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, January 14
In today’s Leading News, school districts close or call for remote learning in “dangerously cold” weather.
Another dangerously cold morning
WAND, Decatur, January 26
Will County school closings for Monday
Shaw Local Media, January 26
Chicago Public Schools, suburban districts cancel classes Friday due to frigid weather
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, January 22
Metro-east schools call e-learning, snow days for Monday
Madison Lammert and Mike Koziatek, Belleville News-Democrat, January 24
Warming centers and emergency shelters open up across the QCA
KWQC, Quad Cities, January 24
Another dangerously cold morning
WAND, Decatur, January 26
Will County school closings for Monday
Shaw Local Media, January 26
Chicago Public Schools, suburban districts cancel classes Friday due to frigid weather
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, January 22
Metro-east schools call e-learning, snow days for Monday
Madison Lammert and Mike Koziatek, Belleville News-Democrat, January 24
Warming centers and emergency shelters open up across the QCA
KWQC, Quad Cities, January 24
In today’s Leading News, read news on school facilities past, present, and future.
Organizers raise money to save first Black school in Illinois
Shirley Washington, KTVI, St. Louis, January 16
Students will have 'college-like experience' thanks to $13.6M addition
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, January 22
Western Springs students get a chin up on fitness thanks to $33K grant
Chuck Fieldman, Pioneer Press/Chicago Tribune, January 21
District 87 OKs, hears BHS gym upgrade plans, lauds academic growth
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, January 22
Yorkville District 115 wants building referendum support ‘driven by the community’
Joey Weslo, Kendall County Now, January 16
DeKalb District 428 Board talks 5-year plan for facility improvements
Megann Horstead, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, January 19
Organizers raise money to save first Black school in Illinois
Shirley Washington, KTVI, St. Louis, January 16
Students will have 'college-like experience' thanks to $13.6M addition
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, January 22
Western Springs students get a chin up on fitness thanks to $33K grant
Chuck Fieldman, Pioneer Press/Chicago Tribune, January 21
District 87 OKs, hears BHS gym upgrade plans, lauds academic growth
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, January 22
Yorkville District 115 wants building referendum support ‘driven by the community’
Joey Weslo, Kendall County Now, January 16
DeKalb District 428 Board talks 5-year plan for facility improvements
Megann Horstead, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, January 19
In today’s Leading News, contract negotiations and teacher morale receive local coverage. Also in the news, school districts address student attendance concerns.
Rockford teachers plan rally to demand fair contract and respect
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, January 20
Alton teachers union cites low morale, lack of support at board meeting
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, January 20
With no contract, River Forest schools and teachers take harder positions
Gregg Voss, Oak Park-River Forest Journal, January 17
C-U schools tout new attendance-centered initiative
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, January 15
Attendance Key Focus At Shelbyville High School
Reid Kamhi, Taylorville Daily News, January 15
C-U schools tout new attendance-centered initiative
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, January 15
Minooka 201 officials highlight family, communication engagement efforts
Dave Fidlin, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, December 25
Rockford teachers plan rally to demand fair contract and respect
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, January 20
Alton teachers union cites low morale, lack of support at board meeting
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, January 20
With no contract, River Forest schools and teachers take harder positions
Gregg Voss, Oak Park-River Forest Journal, January 17
C-U schools tout new attendance-centered initiative
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, January 15
Attendance Key Focus At Shelbyville High School
Reid Kamhi, Taylorville Daily News, January 15
C-U schools tout new attendance-centered initiative
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, January 15
Minooka 201 officials highlight family, communication engagement efforts
Dave Fidlin, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, December 25
In today’s Leading News, school officials address emergent issues of school and community safety.
Champaign, Urbana mayors address shooting incident near school
Bradley Zimmerman, WCIA, Champaign, January 20
Head-on crash between school bus, car in suburban Manhattan leaves 1 killed, 11 injured
WMAQ/NBC 5, Chicago, January 15
Yorkville school temporarily evacuated after pipe ruptures from freezing temperatures
Joey Weslo, Kendall County Now, January 21
Student arrested after gun, ammunition found on floor in Homewood-Flossmoor HS: police
ABC7, Chicago, January 16
Sherrard High School briefly evacuated Thursday morning after wood shop heating unit sparks
WQAD, Quad Cities, January 15
Champaign, Urbana mayors address shooting incident near school
Bradley Zimmerman, WCIA, Champaign, January 20
Head-on crash between school bus, car in suburban Manhattan leaves 1 killed, 11 injured
WMAQ/NBC 5, Chicago, January 15
Yorkville school temporarily evacuated after pipe ruptures from freezing temperatures
Joey Weslo, Kendall County Now, January 21
Student arrested after gun, ammunition found on floor in Homewood-Flossmoor HS: police
ABC7, Chicago, January 16
Sherrard High School briefly evacuated Thursday morning after wood shop heating unit sparks
WQAD, Quad Cities, January 15
In today’s Leading News, ISBE presents its budget request. Arlington Heights area officials seek action on a new home for the Chicago Bears. Illinois groups speak out on a federal voter data lawsuit. Also in the news, schools honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr.
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Peter Hancock, CNI/Daily Herald, January 15
Arlington Heights calls for state lawmakers to act on Chicago Bears proposed new stadium
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, January 16
Labor, voting-rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit
Peter Hancock, Champaign News-Gazette, January 15
At MLK Day of Service, volunteers join to beautify Morgan Park High School
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, January 19
Chicago elementary students honor MLK, share his lessons in oratory competition
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, January 19
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Peter Hancock, CNI/Daily Herald, January 15
Arlington Heights calls for state lawmakers to act on Chicago Bears proposed new stadium
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, January 16
Labor, voting-rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit
Peter Hancock, Champaign News-Gazette, January 15
At MLK Day of Service, volunteers join to beautify Morgan Park High School
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, January 19
Chicago elementary students honor MLK, share his lessons in oratory competition
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, January 19
In today’s Leading News, Moline-Coal Valley SD 40 unveils plans for improvements to an elementary playground and high school cafeteria, Kirby SD 140 starts a $3.6 million renovation, Decatur SD 61 Roadmap process to re-start later this month, and President Trump signs a law to return whole milk to school lunches. Also in the news, Chicago Public Schools wrestles with absenteeism.
Moline schools to see new playground and cafeteria improvements
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, January 14
Helen Keller Elementary in Tinley Park undergoing $3.6 million renovation
Addison Wright, Daily Southtown, January 14
Decatur schools' Roadmap 2030 process to restart later in January
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, January 14
President Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches
Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, January 14
As CPS grapples with absenteeism crisis, a new study shows what may help
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, January 13
In today’s Leading News, national education headlines cover book bans, immigration enforcement, issues before the Supreme Court, and federal funding.
States Are Banning Book Bans. Will It Work?
Sarah Schwartz, Education Week, January 7
Minneapolis Schools Offer Remote Learning As Tensions Rise Over Federal Immigration Enforcement
Rebecca Santana, Steve Karnowski, and Bianca Vázquez Toness, Associated Press, January 14
The Supreme Court deadlocked on religious charter schools. Round 2 is on the horizon.
Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat, January 9
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports
Mark Sherman , Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, January 13
Illinois joins suit after feds threaten billions in funding over Trump order targeting trans people — again
Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times, January 13
States Are Banning Book Bans. Will It Work?
Sarah Schwartz, Education Week, January 7
Minneapolis Schools Offer Remote Learning As Tensions Rise Over Federal Immigration Enforcement
Rebecca Santana, Steve Karnowski, and Bianca Vázquez Toness, Associated Press, January 14
The Supreme Court deadlocked on religious charter schools. Round 2 is on the horizon.
Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat, January 9
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports
Mark Sherman , Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, January 13
Illinois joins suit after feds threaten billions in funding over Trump order targeting trans people — again
Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times, January 13
In today’s Leading News, a headlines tour around the state: Shelbyville CUSD 4 aims for a referendum. Sycamore CUSD 427 discusses classroom AI. Vienna SD 55 builds for accessibility. Sherrard CUSD 200 students bring art to the community, and Joliet THSD 204 opens a student services center.
Shelbyville Referendum For Elementary School Building On March Ballot
Reid Kamhi, Taylorville Daily News, January 12
Sycamore District 427 to form AI rules for classroom use
Camden Lazenby, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, December 16
Vienna Grade School opens accessible playground for inclusive play
Sasha Moore, KBSI, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, January 8
Sherrard High students start new window painting project across the Quad Cities
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, January 11
‘More privacy for students’ - Joliet West opens new centralized center for student services
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, January 7
Shelbyville Referendum For Elementary School Building On March Ballot
Reid Kamhi, Taylorville Daily News, January 12
Sycamore District 427 to form AI rules for classroom use
Camden Lazenby, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, December 16
Vienna Grade School opens accessible playground for inclusive play
Sasha Moore, KBSI, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, January 8
Sherrard High students start new window painting project across the Quad Cities
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, January 11
‘More privacy for students’ - Joliet West opens new centralized center for student services
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, January 7
In today’s Leading News, communities discuss school closures in Joliet PSD 86 and Evanston/Skokie SD 65, and THSD 214 works through records of a school closed in the 1980s. Also in the news, a judge blocked the freezing of federal funds, and Illinois lawmakers talk budgets.
Proposed Joliet school closure faces opposition at public hearing
Felix Sarver, Joliet Herald news, January 11
District 65 board votes unanimously to begin Kingsley school closure process
Margo Milanowski, Evanston Roundtable, January 9
Student records from closed Arlington, Forest View high schools to be digitized, then shred
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, January 5
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from freezing child care funding in Illinois, 4 other states
Kade Heather and Elleiana Green, Chicago Sun-Times, January 9
Illinois lawmakers return to Capitol facing $2.2B budget gap while pushing election-year affordability message
Jeremy Gorner and Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, January 11
Proposed Joliet school closure faces opposition at public hearing
Felix Sarver, Joliet Herald news, January 11
District 65 board votes unanimously to begin Kingsley school closure process
Margo Milanowski, Evanston Roundtable, January 9
Student records from closed Arlington, Forest View high schools to be digitized, then shred
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, January 5
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from freezing child care funding in Illinois, 4 other states
Kade Heather and Elleiana Green, Chicago Sun-Times, January 9
Illinois lawmakers return to Capitol facing $2.2B budget gap while pushing election-year affordability message
Jeremy Gorner and Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, January 11
In today’s Leading News, news coverage of school district concerns and conversations around the state.
Rockford Public Schools, teachers struggle reaching compromise with brewing strike vote
Nathaniel Langley, WIFR, Rockford, January 6
Grant Funding Cuts Forces Du Quoin Schools to End After-School
WRXX, Centralia, December 18
Cyberattack under investigation by Coles County school district
WAND, Decatur, January 7
Western reviewing changes to graduation requirements
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, January 8
Pro Frisbee team moving to ETHS for 2026 season
Evanston Round Table, December 16
Rockford Public Schools, teachers struggle reaching compromise with brewing strike vote
Nathaniel Langley, WIFR, Rockford, January 6
Grant Funding Cuts Forces Du Quoin Schools to End After-School
WRXX, Centralia, December 18
Cyberattack under investigation by Coles County school district
WAND, Decatur, January 7
Western reviewing changes to graduation requirements
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, January 8
Pro Frisbee team moving to ETHS for 2026 season
Evanston Round Table, December 16
In today’s Leading News, school districts offer ideas for students contemplating their futures. Also in the news, immigration enforcement and its impact on school board decision-making.
UI offers popular courses to Rantoul, LeRoy high-schoolers
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, January 2
Lyons Township students bring home a national Emmy Award for sports coverage
Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, January 6
Alton School Board approves new hands-on healthcare, construction classes at high school
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, December 17
Program teaches bike safety, repair at Lincoln Middle School in Edwardsville
Jason Koch, Edwardsville Intelligencer, December 16
Maine Township Dist. 207 officials say students missed class, critical social services amid immigration enforcement. Board OKs resolution hoping to quell fears.
Alan Kozeluh, Pioneer Press, December 16
East Aurora prepares for what’s next after immigration enforcement activity on school property in the fall
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, January 6
UI offers popular courses to Rantoul, LeRoy high-schoolers
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, January 2
Lyons Township students bring home a national Emmy Award for sports coverage
Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, January 6
Alton School Board approves new hands-on healthcare, construction classes at high school
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, December 17
Program teaches bike safety, repair at Lincoln Middle School in Edwardsville
Jason Koch, Edwardsville Intelligencer, December 16
Maine Township Dist. 207 officials say students missed class, critical social services amid immigration enforcement. Board OKs resolution hoping to quell fears.
Alan Kozeluh, Pioneer Press, December 16
East Aurora prepares for what’s next after immigration enforcement activity on school property in the fall
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, January 6
In today’s Leading News, read about national education issues in the forefront. Also in the news, read more coverage of new state laws in Illinois.
States Are Banning Book Bans. Will It Work?
Sarah Schwartz, Education Week, January 7
Minneapolis Public Schools cancel classes for rest of the week
KARE-11, Minneapolis
Report: A college degree is most ‘promising path’ to a good job in Illinois
Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat, December 16
New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin
Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore, CNI/Chicago Sun Times, January 3
New Illinois education laws focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
Peter Hancock. CNI/Belleville News-Democrat, January 1
States Are Banning Book Bans. Will It Work?
Sarah Schwartz, Education Week, January 7
Minneapolis Public Schools cancel classes for rest of the week
KARE-11, Minneapolis
Report: A college degree is most ‘promising path’ to a good job in Illinois
Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat, December 16
New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin
Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore, CNI/Chicago Sun Times, January 3
New Illinois education laws focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
Peter Hancock. CNI/Belleville News-Democrat, January 1
In today’s Leading News, the Trump administration targets Illinois for a social services funding freeze, in spaces already hit by grant cuts. Also in the news, read coverage of new laws taking effect.
Federal government withholding $1 billion from Illinois meant for child care, family assistance
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, January 6
Trump administration freezing $10 billion in social service funding for Illinois, four other blue states
Tina Sfondeles, Chicago Sun-Times, January 6
Chicago nonprofit sues Department of Education over alleged ‘unlawful’ grant program cuts
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, December 29
Illinois rings in the New Year with hundreds of new laws
WSIU Public Broadcasting, January 5
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois in 2026
State Journal-Register, Springfield, December 29
Federal government withholding $1 billion from Illinois meant for child care, family assistance
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, January 6
Trump administration freezing $10 billion in social service funding for Illinois, four other blue states
Tina Sfondeles, Chicago Sun-Times, January 6
Chicago nonprofit sues Department of Education over alleged ‘unlawful’ grant program cuts
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, December 29
Illinois rings in the New Year with hundreds of new laws
WSIU Public Broadcasting, January 5
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois in 2026
State Journal-Register, Springfield, December 29
In today’s Leading News, school districts work through facilities emergencies, concerns, and plans. Also in the news, changes to federal vaccination policy reportedly won’t change recommendations in Illinois.
Kankakee’s Edison School deemed unsafe, to close immediately
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, January 6
Storm damages roof of junior high school in Livingston County
Molly Sweeny and Kate Moore, WCIA, Champaign, December 31
Carlock school parents, faculty oppose proposed closure
Drew Zimmerman, Bloomington Pantagraph, December 17
Prairie Ridge High plans stadium glow-up including artificial turf, more seating
Michelle Meyer, Shaw Media/Northwest Herald, December 26
Feds’ decision to recommend fewer vaccines for kids will have ‘no bearing’ on Illinois vaccine guidance, top health official says, amid flu surge
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, January 5
Kankakee’s Edison School deemed unsafe, to close immediately
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, January 6
Storm damages roof of junior high school in Livingston County
Molly Sweeny and Kate Moore, WCIA, Champaign, December 31
Carlock school parents, faculty oppose proposed closure
Drew Zimmerman, Bloomington Pantagraph, December 17
Prairie Ridge High plans stadium glow-up including artificial turf, more seating
Michelle Meyer, Shaw Media/Northwest Herald, December 26
Feds’ decision to recommend fewer vaccines for kids will have ‘no bearing’ on Illinois vaccine guidance, top health official says, amid flu surge
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, January 5
In today’s Leading News, read about trends in education as the year begins.
Are Students ‘Quiet Quitting’? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12
Elizabeth Heubeck, Education Week, December 17
Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
Annie Ma, Associated Press, December 18
Illinois teacher retention holds steady
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal Courier, December 17
Herrin school district responds to rescission of federal community schools grant
Sasha Moore, WDKA, Cape Girardeau, December 19
Why these very different northern Illinois elementary schools have seen a big increase in homeless students
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, December 12
Are Students ‘Quiet Quitting’? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12
Elizabeth Heubeck, Education Week, December 17
Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
Annie Ma, Associated Press, December 18
Illinois teacher retention holds steady
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal Courier, December 17
Herrin school district responds to rescission of federal community schools grant
Sasha Moore, WDKA, Cape Girardeau, December 19
Why these very different northern Illinois elementary schools have seen a big increase in homeless students
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, December 12
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