Illinois Board of Education
Public education officials say Barack Obama's ascent to president could translate into more much-needed funding for schools. However, the new president will also have to fix the economy.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
The newly formed Illinois Council of Students strives to transcend school district boundaries and funding disparities that separate them. CPS spends $10,000 per student, compared to $17,000 at suburban school districts.
1 year ago | Natasha Wasinski
At two schools where the Chicago Board of Education has replaced staffs and outsourced management, students fared better on standardized tests. Academic performance at the schools is closely watched because CPS plans similar changes at other schools.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
A state task force wants to tackle the daunting problem of high school drop outs by creating a couple of new programs and spending more money on existing ones.
1 year ago | Craig Kanalley
City education officials have offered $120,000 toward translation of the Illinois Standard Achievement Test into Spanish and Polish. The state says it will take $3 million and 18 months.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
