Leadership & Management
Supporters of the former Chicago schools chief Paul Vallas interrupted a press conference held by Brandon Johnson backers aimed at denouncing Vallas’ schools record ahead of the heated mayoral runoff election.
As the Chicago Teachers Union found its political footing, Johnson worked on the union’s front line. Now, his years of knocking on doors might be his secret weapon to win over voters.
A new report has found that Illinois’ K-12 evidence-based funding formula is working to increase funding for districts that serve students from low-income families, students of color, and students around the state since being implemented in 2017.
Lightfoot struggled with labor relations and pandemic school closures, changed her views on an elected school board, and plowed more city money into school building repairs during her first term.
Pritzker’s 2024 budget recommendation includes a boost in funding for early childhood education and higher education.
Chalkbeat Chicago spoke with early-career educators who started their careers during the pandemic to highlight their experiences.
Nearly 700 school leaders say the Illinois teacher shortage is getting worse and makes it difficult to find qualified teachers and fill vacancies in hard-to-fill positions like special education and bilingual education.
The Illinois State Board of Education named Tony Sanders as the next state superintendent. Sanders, who is currently the superintendent of Elgin’s U-46, will start his new job on Feb. 23.
Ayala cites concerns about an economic slowdown
The Illinois state board of education wants to increase funding for the evidence-based funding formula for K-12 school districts, early childhood programs, and career and technical education. But concerns about an uncertain economy overshadow the process.
If we don’t face and accept our current reality, it will be hard for us to change it.
Urban Prep leaders blasted the vote by CPS board members and claimed long-standing unfair treatment by the district.
Illinois education advocates gathered for a press conference on Tuesday morning to pressure the state to add more money to the state’s evidence-based funding formula to fully fund schools by 2027.
Vaccine mandates, greener schools, mental health supports are among Chicago teachers union recommendations
Gov. J.B. Pritzker names Steven Isoye, former teacher, principal, and superintendent from Chicago suburbs, to chair Illinois state board of education
A decade after Illinois took over North Chicago School District 187, the state board of education says it is looking into transitioning the district to an elected school board. The question still remains when it will happen.
According to the Illinois board of education’s funding formula, Chicago will receive a smaller than expected share of new state education funding this year.
The boost in turnout came from students who cast 64% of the overall vote.
After blowing past a midnight deadline on Friday, Illinois lawmakers emerged with a budget plan that includes more money for K-12 education with tax relief and direct checks to families.
Meet the man pulled from retirement to replace CPS CEO Janice Jackson — at least for the next month
A bill moving to the Illinois House would require schools to remove language from their policies or handbooks that prohibits students from wearing Black hairstyles.
Chief Operating Officer Arnie Rivera also is stepping down, school officials confirmed.
Illinois annual report card is the most detailed look at how the state’s nearly 2 million students are faring in public schools. But this year, the report is missing several critical data points, including assessments.
School boards in Chicago and Illinois have cut short time to hear public comment — just as public concern and questions about education have grown.
The Chicago Teachers Union is facing a steep challenge from a deadly virus, statewide school closures, and an economic recession.
Illinois’ Superintendent Carmen Ayala is leading the charge to ensure that all students will continue “learning without adding stress or harm to lives,” during unprecedented time.
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