Illinois State Board of Education

Illinois Public Schools Won’t Face Cuts This Year

“After several years of cuts, even though our recommendation from the state board was higher, we are comfortable with at least level funding this year,” said Board of Education member David Fields.

2013/06/12

New Illinois Law Gives Schools Information About Student Arrests

“You probably wouldn’t find many educators who would say that it’s not relevant to know that a 14-year-old spent the weekend in custody.”

2013/01/29

Illinois State Board Of Education Asks for More School Funding

The board voted Thursday to recommend the 13.4 percent increase but an increase in funding for education is unlikely.

2013/01/24

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East St. Louis Schools Cut Jobs Amid Money Crunch

The troubled East St. Louis school district is cutting 50 administrative jobs amid concerns the school system may run out of money by the end of September.

2012/08/07

Judge Bars East St. Louis School Takeover

The East St. Louis School District 189 board has obtained a restraining order barring the Illinois State Board of Education from taking over the district.

2012/07/03

More Talk on Funding Schools in Illinois

Illinois gives the least amount of state aid to its schools in the nation.

2012/06/06

A Daily Charge for That Bus Ride to School

Illinois schools could either get rid of the buses or charge for carrying students each day.

2012/04/23

Turmoil At The Top Of East St. Louis School District

State school superintendent threatens to remove elected board of trustees.

2012/04/22

Illinois Wants No Child Waver

Illinois wants to break loose from the regulations of the No Child Left Behind Act.

2012/03/13

Ill. Education Workers: Travel Time Counts as Work Time

Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for hundreds of hours that state education workers spent in planes, trains and automobiles on their way to assignments.

2011/12/20

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