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Illinois Board of Education

Officials hope education on Obama's priority list

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.

almost 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

Suburban, city students band together for school funding reform

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.

almost 3 years ago | Natasha Wasinski

Turnaround schools show improved ISAT scores

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.

almost 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

State council proposes plan to help dropout rate

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.

3 years ago | Craig Kanalley

CPS snubbed on ISAT delay

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.

over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

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