Illinois state lawmaker, high school students push to have classes start no earlier than 8:45 a.m.
Some critics argue pushing the bell back later would create a logistical nightmare for buses and for parents' work schedules ...
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USDA backs out of funding agreement that helps schools buy food from Illinois farmers
On Wednesday, the Illinois State Board of Education announced that the Trump administration canceled funding to the "Local ...
Editorial: To keep more college students in state, Illinois must keep tuition affordable
The rising cost of college tuition is an example of how everyday people feel the burden of increasing state government debt ...
WATCH: Group files federal discrimination complaint against IL State Board of Ed
A social welfare advocacy group has filed a federal complaint against the Illinois State Board of Education alleging ...
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Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing and state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage
From hiring retired educators to adjusting class offerings, Illinois schools are relying on a variety of short-term, ...
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Central Illinois schools react to 2025 vacancy report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — Schools across Illinois are reporting a teacher shortage. The Illinois State Board of Education ...
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Illinois sees decline in teacher vacancies, but still faces challenges
Illinois is making progress in addressing its teacher shortage, with the number of vacant positions decreasing from 41,000 to 38,000 in 2023, but more effort is needed to retain teachers in the ...
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New Report Finds Illinois Teacher Shortage Is Easing, But School Leaders Are Still Concerned
In its survey of unfilled positions, the state board found that Illinois had 1,877 more classroom teachers in the 2023-24 ...
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Illinois lawmakers attack parents’ constitutional rights
House Bill 2827 would require all Illinois private schools to report personal information about students to local and state ...
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U.S. Department of Education makes massive layoffs, Illinois organizations react
President Donald Trump's pledge to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education is in full swing.Tuesday evening, the department laid off over 1,300 staff members ...
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How could cuts to the U.S. Department of Education impact Illinois schools?
The U.S. Department of Education is cutting nearly half its workforce. WNIJ education reporter Peter Medlin spoke with the Al Llorens, president of the Illinois Education Association, the state's ...