Public Education
National group gives Illinois poor rating on policies that support reading instruction(The Center Square) – A national teaching organization is giving Illinois poor marks on policies to improve reading instruction. The National Council on Teacher Quality published a … Read More
Government
Illinois’ scholarship tax credit program ends after Dem-controlled Legislature failed to act(The Center Square) – As states continue to expand educational opportunities around the country, Illinois’ only school choice program is coming to an end. On Dec. 31, the Invest in Kids scholarship… Read More
Government
Illinois law cuts funding for public libraries that remove controversial books(The Center Square) – A law involving public libraries in Illinois that created political divides is set to go into effect in January. The law… Read More
Public Education
Biden admin funding aims to expand government services through public schools(The Center Square) – Two federal grants have been awarded to support the initiation and expansion of Full-Service Community Schools in Illinois. The United States Department of Education announced that… Read More
Economy, Inflation
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner down only slightly from last year’s record high(The Center Square) – Thanksgiving dinner shoppers will get a bit of a break in the pocketbook this year. Illinois shoppers participating in the annual American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Thanksgiving… Read More