Public Education
80 Illinois schools are ‘zero-proficiency’ in math despite above-average spendingEighty Illinois schools don’t have a single student proficient in math, and 24 have no student proficient in reading, despite many schools spending more than the annual state average… Read More
Public Education
Failure to address dwindling public-school enrollment costing Chicagoans up to $93K per studentChicago taxpayers are paying astronomical sums to maintain “severely underenrolled” schools – as much as $93,000 per student, a recent news analysis found. “The costs are not only… Read More
Government
Bill legalizing assisted suicide passes Illinois House; future uncertainThe Illinois House passed legislation that, if passed by the Senate, could make it the 12th state to legalize assisted suicide. The measure passed 63-42 on May… Read More
Public Education
Former students accuse CPS officials of longtime abuse, sexual misconductTwelve Chicago women are sharing stories of sexual abuse by public-school officials – highlighting the district’s failure to address such charges in a timely manner,… Read More
Government
Liberal states, leaders reversing course on free health care for illegalsThree blue states have abruptly reversed course on free health care for illegal immigrants. Each state is led by a governor rumored to be a 2028 presidential contender or… Read More
Public Education
Layoffs likely as Chicago Public Schools wrestles with $529M budget shortfallAfter years of enjoying billions in COVID-19 pandemic aid, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is coming to grips with the idea of downsizing, a left-leaning news organization admits. “The… Read More
Government
Illinois legislators criticize IHSA response on transgender sports policy(The Center Square) – House Republican Leader state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, called the Illinois High School Association’s response to the GOP’s letter over biological males competing against biological… Read More
Homeschools
Illinois homeschool bill views parents as ‘potentially dangerous, incompetent,’ commentary warnsA bill targeting homeschoolers in Illinois threatens the right of parents to choose the education they believe is best for their children, a recent commentator warned. “The sponsors… Read More
Homeschools
Former public-school teacher, homeschool mom warns Illinois bill will hurt black familiesBorn and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Aziza Butler is passionate about educating the next generation of black children – which is why she opposes recent legislation… Read More
Public Education
Illinois scholarship under fire for excluding white applicantsA race-based scholarship program in a liberal state is facing backlash. The Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois program offers financial support exclusively to non-white graduate students who… Read More
Public Education
CPS, City of Chicago sparring over ‘dangerous levels of indebtedness,’ editorial warnsA left-leaning newspaper has taken Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to task for refusing to pay for recent pension plans or salary increases – a sum totaling more than $300… Read More
Courts
Illinois sued over law that could force pro-life groups to hire abortion advocates(The Daily Signal) – A new Illinois law prevents pro-life organizations from hiring based on their pro-life views, meaning they could be forced instead to hire abortion advocates whose views… Read More
Government
Trump admin ‘not going to tolerate’ Illinois school forcing girls to change clothes alongside trans classmate(The Daily Signal) – As an Illinois mother seeks justice against the school district that forced her daughter to change in front a boy, White House press secretary Karoline… Read More
Homeschools
100 to 1 in opposition to Illinois Homeschool Act ahead of hearing(The Center Square) – Nearly 4,000 opposition slips have been filed against a measure in Illinois to regulate homeschooling. That’s 100 times more than the nearly 40 who have… Read More
Public Education
Illinois lawmaker expects DEI ‘privilege walks’ will continue despite Trump EO(The Center Square) – According to Bloomington Public Schools District 87 documents, staff were directed to participate in “Privilege Walks,” where teachers start on a line and take a… Read More
Homeschools
Proposed homeschooling mandates in Illinois facing strong opposition(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation that would create oversight requirements on Illinois homeschooling is being denounced in Springfield. The Homeschool Act in House Bill… Read More
Government
Illinois county votes to rename courthouse in rebuke to author of pro-life Hyde AmendmentDemocrats in Illinois’ second-largest county have voted to remove the name of a deceased Congressman from a local courthouse because of his pro-life views. The DuPage County Board… Read More
Courts
Lawsuit challenges alleged race-based hiring practices at University of IllinoisA new lawsuit is challenging the University of Illinois over alleged racial discrimination in its hiring practices as national pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion… Read More
Government
Bill would expel students for at least a year if they commit a sexual assault(The Center Square) – A sexual assault involving school kids in a small central Illinois community has prompted an Illinois lawmaker to take action. State Sen. Steve… Read More
Opinion
Chaos reigns in Chicago Public Schools with teachers’ union, school board and CEO all at oddsIf there was any doubt which school district is most mismanaged, Chicago can finally put the debate to rest. In recent months, the Chicago mayor, teachers’ union, school… Read More