In today’s Leading News, more coverage in advance of the April 1 elections. Neoga CUSD 3 students returned to classrooms a week after tornadoes damaged school buildings. Also in the news, updates from CPS/CTU on contract negotiations.
Ten running for A-C Central school board; other boards see contests
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal Courier, March 29
Voters to decide school, mental health, sales tax issues
Susan Sarkauskas, Daily Herald, March 22
Huntley District 158 school board race: candidates on DEI, Title IX and more
Claire O'Brien, Northwest Herald, March 29
‘We’re strong’; Neoga students back in school after tornado
Gabriella Morando, WCIA, Champaign, March 26
CTU and CPS have potential deal; union committee to review Monday, sources say
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, March 28
Ten running for A-C Central school board; other boards see contests
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal Courier, March 29
Voters to decide school, mental health, sales tax issues
Susan Sarkauskas, Daily Herald, March 22
Huntley District 158 school board race: candidates on DEI, Title IX and more
Claire O'Brien, Northwest Herald, March 29
‘We’re strong’; Neoga students back in school after tornado
Gabriella Morando, WCIA, Champaign, March 26
CTU and CPS have potential deal; union committee to review Monday, sources say
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, March 28
In today’s Leading News, read more local coverage of issues presented to school board candidates, in advance of Tuesday’s election. Also in the news, under possibility of a strike, Streator ESD 44 must find a new mediator after federal cuts to the program.
From mental health to teacher retention, Sterling School Board candidates detail plans in run up to election
Brandon Clark, Shaw Local/Sauk Valley, March 25
Westville candidates meet public; low voter turnout consistent with other consolidated elections
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, March 25
High School District 230 Board candidates prepare for changes under Trump administration, explain visions for future
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, March 22
10 candidates for Orland School District 135 Board discuss test scores, taxes
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, March 25
As more businesses and residents call Glen Carbon home, the village is seeing an increase in traffic
Karla Vasquez Mejia, Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 25
No federal mediator available for Streator Elementary contract talks after federal agency discontinues service
Derek Barichello, Shaw Local/Illinois Valley, March 27
From mental health to teacher retention, Sterling School Board candidates detail plans in run up to election
Brandon Clark, Shaw Local/Sauk Valley, March 25
Westville candidates meet public; low voter turnout consistent with other consolidated elections
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, March 25
High School District 230 Board candidates prepare for changes under Trump administration, explain visions for future
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, March 22
10 candidates for Orland School District 135 Board discuss test scores, taxes
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, March 25
As more businesses and residents call Glen Carbon home, the village is seeing an increase in traffic
Karla Vasquez Mejia, Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 25
No federal mediator available for Streator Elementary contract talks after federal agency discontinues service
Derek Barichello, Shaw Local/Illinois Valley, March 27
In today’s Leading News, Winfield and West Chicago school districts face a judicial decision on a TIF zone. Lake Zurich CUS 95 suspends cheerleading coaches after arrests. Jacksonville SD 117 plans new facilities. Also in the news, read further coverage of the Trump Administration’s decisions on the Department of Education.
‘We can put this behind us’: Judge sides with Winfield in TIF dispute with schools
Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, March 20
Two cheer coaches suspected in felony thefts from Lake Zurich High School
Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, March 20
Jacksonville school board advances plans for new elementary school
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal-Courier. March 21
Metro-east school districts face uncertainty with Trump’s education cuts
Madison Lammert and Hiba Ahmad, St. Louis Public Radio/Belleville News-Democrat, March 26
President Trump has ordered the dismantling of the US Education Department. Here’s what that means for students and teachers.
Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, March 21
‘We can put this behind us’: Judge sides with Winfield in TIF dispute with schools
Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, March 20
Two cheer coaches suspected in felony thefts from Lake Zurich High School
Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, March 20
Jacksonville school board advances plans for new elementary school
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Jacksonville Journal-Courier. March 21
Metro-east school districts face uncertainty with Trump’s education cuts
Madison Lammert and Hiba Ahmad, St. Louis Public Radio/Belleville News-Democrat, March 26
President Trump has ordered the dismantling of the US Education Department. Here’s what that means for students and teachers.
Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, March 21
In today’s Leading News, ahead of the April 1 elections, school board candidates state their cases in forums.
Edwardsville District 7 candidates discuss making students feel welcome
Jason Koch, Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 20
Dixon’s April election candidates speak on top priorities for upcoming terms
Payton Felix, Shaw Media, Sauk Valley, March 20
Infrastructure needs, immigration among issues discussed at Oswego 308 School Board candidate forum
Eric Schelkopf, Kendall County Now, March 21
Candidates for Glenbrook High School D225 Board debate bullying, school response
Richard Requena, Pioneer Press, Glenview, March 19
Summit Hill District 161 candidates defend school closing, debate community relations
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, March 13
Edwardsville District 7 candidates discuss making students feel welcome
Jason Koch, Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 20
Dixon’s April election candidates speak on top priorities for upcoming terms
Payton Felix, Shaw Media, Sauk Valley, March 20
Infrastructure needs, immigration among issues discussed at Oswego 308 School Board candidate forum
Eric Schelkopf, Kendall County Now, March 21
Candidates for Glenbrook High School D225 Board debate bullying, school response
Richard Requena, Pioneer Press, Glenview, March 19
Summit Hill District 161 candidates defend school closing, debate community relations
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, March 13
In today’s Leading News, the CPS Board of Education has decided its next leader will be superintendent-certified, and a new CPS teacher contract is “in sight.” Edwardsville CUSD 7 decides on layoffs. Decatur SD 61 may take a break on implementing a strategic plan. Also in the news, seeking STEM in Orion CUSD 223.
Chicago’s school board is hiring a new leader. A superintendent’s license is now a job requirement.
Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago, March 20
CTU contract deal in sight, delaying pivotal CPS budget vote
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, March 20
Edwardsville District 7 approves laying off 16 employees
Jason Koch, Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 24
Decatur schools' facilities plan may be put on hold
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, March 19
Orion educators take trip to see fully equipped STEM labs
Lisa Hammer, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, March 22
Chicago’s school board is hiring a new leader. A superintendent’s license is now a job requirement.
Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago, March 20
CTU contract deal in sight, delaying pivotal CPS budget vote
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, March 20
Edwardsville District 7 approves laying off 16 employees
Jason Koch, Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 24
Decatur schools' facilities plan may be put on hold
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, March 19
Orion educators take trip to see fully equipped STEM labs
Lisa Hammer, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, March 22
In today’s Leading News, read further coverage of the efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Also in the news, the Illinois House looks at homeschooling and mascots.
Trump signs executive order that aims to close U.S. Department of Education
Erica Meltzer and Andrew Ujifusa, Chalkbeat, March 20
What to know about how Trump's executive order will affect American education
Adam Edelman, NBC, March 20
Trump to sign order to shut down Department of Education, White House says
Andrea Shalal, Reuters, March 20
What is the Homeschool Act and why are some Illinois parents against it?
Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal- Register, March 24
Illinois House committee approves bill banning Native American school mascots, logos
Mike Miletich, WAND, Decatur, March 20
Trump signs executive order that aims to close U.S. Department of Education
Erica Meltzer and Andrew Ujifusa, Chalkbeat, March 20
What to know about how Trump's executive order will affect American education
Adam Edelman, NBC, March 20
Trump to sign order to shut down Department of Education, White House says
Andrea Shalal, Reuters, March 20
What is the Homeschool Act and why are some Illinois parents against it?
Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal- Register, March 24
Illinois House committee approves bill banning Native American school mascots, logos
Mike Miletich, WAND, Decatur, March 20
In today’s Leading News, read coverage of President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
President Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education
Joey Garrison and Zachary Schermele, USA Today, March 20
President Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department. Here’s what it does.
By Annie Ma and Collin Binkley, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, March 20
President Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
Collin Binkley and Chris Megerian, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, March 20
Trump signs order to dismantle US Department of Education. How could Illinois be affected?
Meredith Howard, Belleville News-Democrat, March 20
How gutting the U.S. Education Department impacts Illinois schools and universities
Nader Issa and Lisa Kurian Philip, WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times, March 20
President Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education
Joey Garrison and Zachary Schermele, USA Today, March 20
President Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department. Here’s what it does.
By Annie Ma and Collin Binkley, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, March 20
President Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
Collin Binkley and Chris Megerian, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, March 20
Trump signs order to dismantle US Department of Education. How could Illinois be affected?
Meredith Howard, Belleville News-Democrat, March 20
How gutting the U.S. Education Department impacts Illinois schools and universities
Nader Issa and Lisa Kurian Philip, WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times, March 20
In today’s Leading News, high morale is propelling Danville’s interim superintendent. Hamilton Elementary School earns “model school” honors. Homer Elementary District 33C school board candidates review district data. Students protest a backpack policy in a southern Illinois High School. Also in the news, IHSA is making changes to its classification policy.
Danville's interim schools leader: 'Morale is at an all-time high'
Jennifer Bailey, News-Gazette, Champaign, March 19
Hamilton Elementary in Moline earns national 2025 "Model School" recognition
Olivia Allen, Dispatch-Argus, March 13
Half of Homer District 33C candidates review test scores, class sizes at forum
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, March 17
Metro-east high school’s backpack policy causes stir. Are students safer or inconvenienced?
Madison Lammert, News-Democrat, Belleville, March 18
IHSA making significant changes to classification policy
Michael Dwojak, Daily Herald, March 18
In today’s Leading News, a tornado causes significant damage to an east-central Illinois school. Also in the news, read various perspectives on legislative proposals that would ban cellphones in classrooms.
'Sounded like an explosion': Tornado damages Neoga schools, neighborhood
Rob Stroud, Herald & Review, Decatur, March15
Neoga Junior-Senior High School's south end 'structurally unsafe" after tornado
Rob Stroud, Herald & Review, Decatur, March 17
Illinois educators largely in support of cellphone ban in schools
Michael Mollsen, Pantagraph, Bloomington, March 18
Southland high school leaders express mixed feelings on harsher classroom cellphone policies
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, March 17
Gov. JB Pritzker wants phones out of the classroom. Not everyone agrees.
Addison Wright and Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune and Aurora Beacon-News, March 17
'Sounded like an explosion': Tornado damages Neoga schools, neighborhood
Rob Stroud, Herald & Review, Decatur, March15
Neoga Junior-Senior High School's south end 'structurally unsafe" after tornado
Rob Stroud, Herald & Review, Decatur, March 17
Illinois educators largely in support of cellphone ban in schools
Michael Mollsen, Pantagraph, Bloomington, March 18
Southland high school leaders express mixed feelings on harsher classroom cellphone policies
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, March 17
Gov. JB Pritzker wants phones out of the classroom. Not everyone agrees.
Addison Wright and Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune and Aurora Beacon-News, March 17
In today’s Leading News, Springfield SD 186 adds American Sign Language to the curriculum, legislation would require changes to school mascots, Decatur SD 61 celebrates pie day, and a new bill would allow high school athletes to participate in both club and school teams at the same time. In other news, the Chicago Bulls hosted the 2nd annual Girls’ Day of Play.
Student interest 'very strong' as District 186 adds American Sign Language
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, March 11
Midgets no more? Bill would require Freeburg High School to change its mascot
Will Bauer, St. Louis Public Radio, March 10
Pi Day celebrates math and pie
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald-Review, March 14
New bill would allow Illinois athletes to play club and school teams at the same time
Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois/ State Journal-Register, Springfield, March 13
Bulls host 2nd annual Girls' Day of Play for girls to 'understand there's a place for them in sports'
Kyle Williams, Chicago Sun-Times, March 4
Student interest 'very strong' as District 186 adds American Sign Language
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, March 11
Midgets no more? Bill would require Freeburg High School to change its mascot
Will Bauer, St. Louis Public Radio, March 10
Pi Day celebrates math and pie
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald-Review, March 14
New bill would allow Illinois athletes to play club and school teams at the same time
Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois/ State Journal-Register, Springfield, March 13
Bulls host 2nd annual Girls' Day of Play for girls to 'understand there's a place for them in sports'
Kyle Williams, Chicago Sun-Times, March 4
In today’s Leading News, Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 starts construction on a new agriculture facility for students, Joliet schools monitor construction costs, a survey of the community shows priorities for Rock Island-Milan SD 41, and bus driver shortages hit hard in southern Illinois. In other news, a Chicago Public School student secures a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee with the word “sauerkraut”.
Griggsville-Perry school district breaks ground on $2.5 million agriculture facility
Clare Edlund, WGEM, March 12
Joliet schools ‘monitoring’ construction costs as steel, lumber tariffs loom
Jessie Molloy, Joliet Herald-News, March 11
Rock Island-Milan shares facilities survey results showing community priorities
Olivia Allen, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, March 13
Bus driver shortage remains a local challenge
Paul Wilcoxen, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, March 13
No sour notes for Skinner North Classical School student who wins trip to Scripps National Spelling Bee
Rafaela Jinich, Chicago Sun-Times, March 13
Griggsville-Perry school district breaks ground on $2.5 million agriculture facility
Clare Edlund, WGEM, March 12
Joliet schools ‘monitoring’ construction costs as steel, lumber tariffs loom
Jessie Molloy, Joliet Herald-News, March 11
Rock Island-Milan shares facilities survey results showing community priorities
Olivia Allen, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, March 13
Bus driver shortage remains a local challenge
Paul Wilcoxen, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, March 13
No sour notes for Skinner North Classical School student who wins trip to Scripps National Spelling Bee
Rafaela Jinich, Chicago Sun-Times, March 13
In today’s Leading News, read how local media is covering school board candidate forums throughout the state. Also in the news, the saga surrounding the U.S. Department of Education continues.
Bethalto School Board Candidates Introduce Themselves at Forum
Sidney Sinks, River Bender, Alton, March 12
Forum Follow-up: What DeKalb School District 428 school board candidates had to say
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, March 11
Decatur school board candidates discuss their ideas for the district
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, March 11
Rockford Public School District 205 leaders discuss future of education with community
Anthony Ferretti, WIFR, Rockford, March 6
Naperville D203 school board candidates agree district moving too fast on proposed changes
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune/Naperville Sun, March 5
Political tensions rise at Lockport District 205 Board candidates forum
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, March 5
‘A Tsunami Coming From Washington’: Chicago, Illinois Leaders Respond to Education Department Layoffs
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago, March 12
Bethalto School Board Candidates Introduce Themselves at Forum
Sidney Sinks, River Bender, Alton, March 12
Forum Follow-up: What DeKalb School District 428 school board candidates had to say
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, March 11
Decatur school board candidates discuss their ideas for the district
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, March 11
Rockford Public School District 205 leaders discuss future of education with community
Anthony Ferretti, WIFR, Rockford, March 6
Naperville D203 school board candidates agree district moving too fast on proposed changes
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune/Naperville Sun, March 5
Political tensions rise at Lockport District 205 Board candidates forum
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, March 5
‘A Tsunami Coming From Washington’: Chicago, Illinois Leaders Respond to Education Department Layoffs
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago, March 12
In today’s Leading News, teacher and staff contract negotiations continue in Streator ESD 44. Galena USD 120 eyes pending facilities improvements. McLean County school districts discuss the potential county school facilities sales tax. Galesburg USD 205 addresses litigation expenses. Also in the news, Greenfield CUSD 10 plans strategically.
Deadlines approach in Streator Elementary teachers, support staff contract negotiations
Derek Barichello, Shaw Local, Illinois Valley, March 8
Galena High School expansion, renovation project nears starting line
Elizabeth Kelsey, Telegraph-Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, February 14
Unit 5 and District 87 are pledging to reduce property tax reliance if new school sales tax passes
Lyndsay Jones, WGLT, Normal, February 17
D205 preparing for $1M in litigation expenses; board member suing district says ‘we’ve been ready to settle’
Jay Redfern, WGIL, Galesburg, March 11
Greenfield CUSD 10 launches strategic planning process for future roadmap
Alton Telegraph, February 20
Deadlines approach in Streator Elementary teachers, support staff contract negotiations
Derek Barichello, Shaw Local, Illinois Valley, March 8
Galena High School expansion, renovation project nears starting line
Elizabeth Kelsey, Telegraph-Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, February 14
Unit 5 and District 87 are pledging to reduce property tax reliance if new school sales tax passes
Lyndsay Jones, WGLT, Normal, February 17
D205 preparing for $1M in litigation expenses; board member suing district says ‘we’ve been ready to settle’
Jay Redfern, WGIL, Galesburg, March 11
Greenfield CUSD 10 launches strategic planning process for future roadmap
Alton Telegraph, February 20
In today’s Leading News, the U.S. Education Department is cutting more than 1,300 of its employees. The USDA has cut programs that help schools and food banks buy food from local farms. Also in the news, read coverage of the educator shortage report produced by IARSS.
Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
Collin Binkley and Moriah Balingit, AP/Chicago Tribune, March 11
U.S. Department of Education slashes staff
Erica Meltzer and Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat, March 11
Trump Admin. Cuts Program That Brought Local Food to School Cafeterias
Brooke Schultz, Education Week, March 11
What are Illinois school districts doing to combat a prolonged teacher shortage?
Jessie Nguyen and Jordan Owens, CNI/Medill Illinois, Belleville News Democrat, March 11
Rural schools face unique challenges filling positions
Jessie Nguyen, CNI/Medill Illinois, Daily Herald, March 10
Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
Collin Binkley and Moriah Balingit, AP/Chicago Tribune, March 11
U.S. Department of Education slashes staff
Erica Meltzer and Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat, March 11
Trump Admin. Cuts Program That Brought Local Food to School Cafeterias
Brooke Schultz, Education Week, March 11
What are Illinois school districts doing to combat a prolonged teacher shortage?
Jessie Nguyen and Jordan Owens, CNI/Medill Illinois, Belleville News Democrat, March 11
Rural schools face unique challenges filling positions
Jessie Nguyen, CNI/Medill Illinois, Daily Herald, March 10
In today’s Leading News, CPS discusses an incident in which student data was inappropriately accessed. A decision by a federal judge disallows an Colorado effort to block ICE agents from conducting raids on school grounds. To the east, the Indiana legislature discusses referendum funds for charter schools. In Illinois, Governor Pritzker continues the conversation on cellphones in the classroom. Also in the news, the old flag will keep flying.
Data from hundreds of thousands of CPS students exposed in recent breach
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, March 9
Judge Denies Denver Public Schools Request to Ban ICE Raids on K-12 Campuses
Robin Hattersley, Campus Safety Magazine, March 11
Indiana House committee hears testimony on bill that would direct referendum funds to charters
Maya Wilkins, Post-Tribune, Northwest Indiana, March 6
Pritzker visits Centennial to discuss proposed ban on cell phone use in classrooms
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, March 6
Flag waiver? Illinois residents overwhelming reject idea of redesigning state flag
Kaitlin Washburn. Chicago Sun-Times, March 6
Data from hundreds of thousands of CPS students exposed in recent breach
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, March 9
Judge Denies Denver Public Schools Request to Ban ICE Raids on K-12 Campuses
Robin Hattersley, Campus Safety Magazine, March 11
Indiana House committee hears testimony on bill that would direct referendum funds to charters
Maya Wilkins, Post-Tribune, Northwest Indiana, March 6
Pritzker visits Centennial to discuss proposed ban on cell phone use in classrooms
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, March 6
Flag waiver? Illinois residents overwhelming reject idea of redesigning state flag
Kaitlin Washburn. Chicago Sun-Times, March 6
In today’s Leading News, a look at perspectives on three bills working through the General Assembly.
‘No Schoolers’: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk
Beth Hundsdorfer & Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois/KWQC, Quad Cities, March 3
Illinois bill would require parents notify school districts of homeschooling
Kamy Smelser, KTVI, St. Louis, March 3
Bill improving Illinois school emergency response plans heads to Senate floor
Mike Miletich, WAND, Decatur, March 4
Could sports at Edwardsville be impacted by later school start, dismissal times?
Matt Kamp, Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 1
Illinois students lobby for state law about high school start time
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat Chicago, March 5
‘No Schoolers’: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk
Beth Hundsdorfer & Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois/KWQC, Quad Cities, March 3
Illinois bill would require parents notify school districts of homeschooling
Kamy Smelser, KTVI, St. Louis, March 3
Bill improving Illinois school emergency response plans heads to Senate floor
Mike Miletich, WAND, Decatur, March 4
Could sports at Edwardsville be impacted by later school start, dismissal times?
Matt Kamp, Edwardsville Intelligencer, March 1
Illinois students lobby for state law about high school start time
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat Chicago, March 5
In today’s Leading News, we’re keeping an eye on developments with the U.S. Department of Education. Morton CUSD 709 community members speak out about bullying. CPS budget talks and contract negotiations continue. Also in the news, Central Illinois schools explore STEM opportunities.
Trump preps executive order to dismantle Education Department
Zachary Schermele and Joey Garrison, USA Today/Galesburg Register Mail, March 6
Linda McMahon lays out ‘final mission’ for the U.S. Department of Education
Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat, March 4
Bullying becomes hot button issue for Morton school board election
Liz Lape, WEEK, Peoria, March 5
Amendment to Chicago Public Schools’ budget opens door for long-awaited, controversial loan
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, March 5
Building bridges and students' confidence one piece at a time
Mia Brandenburg, WAND, Decatur, March 3
Trump preps executive order to dismantle Education Department
Zachary Schermele and Joey Garrison, USA Today/Galesburg Register Mail, March 6
Linda McMahon lays out ‘final mission’ for the U.S. Department of Education
Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat, March 4
Bullying becomes hot button issue for Morton school board election
Liz Lape, WEEK, Peoria, March 5
Amendment to Chicago Public Schools’ budget opens door for long-awaited, controversial loan
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, March 5
Building bridges and students' confidence one piece at a time
Mia Brandenburg, WAND, Decatur, March 3
In today’s Leading News, more reporting on Trump administration policies impacting Illinois public education. Also in the news, CPS decides to keep some Acero charter schools open, for now.
Senate confirms former WWE head Linda McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down
Annie Ma, Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, March 3
Sexual and racial harassment investigations among those halted in Illinois schools
Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal-Register, March 4
Illinois tells schools to continue Asian, Black and LGBT history while Trump takes national aim at diversity
Christine Hatfield, Illinois Public Media, February 28
Pritzker says federal funds still being withheld; warns of further spending cuts
By Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois, the Pantagraph, February 26, 2025
CPS board votes to keep open 5 Acero charters but will close 2 at end of school year
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 27
Senate confirms former WWE head Linda McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down
Annie Ma, Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, March 3
Sexual and racial harassment investigations among those halted in Illinois schools
Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal-Register, March 4
Illinois tells schools to continue Asian, Black and LGBT history while Trump takes national aim at diversity
Christine Hatfield, Illinois Public Media, February 28
Pritzker says federal funds still being withheld; warns of further spending cuts
By Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois, the Pantagraph, February 26, 2025
CPS board votes to keep open 5 Acero charters but will close 2 at end of school year
Nader Issa and Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, February 27
In today’s Leading News, find out what candidates are talking about a school board election forums.
Lake Zurich District 95 school board candidates discuss threats to federal DEI support
Eric Peterson, Daily Herald, March 3
Joliet District 86 board candidates address test scores, school security at NAACP forum
Jessie Molloy, Joliet Herald News, March 1
District 65 candidates on potential school closures
Duncan Agnew, Evanston Roundtable, February 28
Yorkville school board candidates remark on removal of ‘Just Mercy’ at forum
Joey Weslol ,Kendall County Now. March 1
D200 board candidates joust at Journal’s forum
Gregg Voss, Wednesday Journal, Oak Park, February 28
Lake Zurich District 95 school board candidates discuss threats to federal DEI support
Eric Peterson, Daily Herald, March 3
Joliet District 86 board candidates address test scores, school security at NAACP forum
Jessie Molloy, Joliet Herald News, March 1
District 65 candidates on potential school closures
Duncan Agnew, Evanston Roundtable, February 28
Yorkville school board candidates remark on removal of ‘Just Mercy’ at forum
Joey Weslol ,Kendall County Now. March 1
D200 board candidates joust at Journal’s forum
Gregg Voss, Wednesday Journal, Oak Park, February 28
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