Illinois after-school programs at risk because of state error
The Illinois State Board of Education admits it overspent and now can’t renew federal grants for some long-standing after-school programing.
The Illinois State Board of Education admits it overspent and now can’t renew federal grants for some long-standing after-school programing.
The Illinois Education Association and lawmakers want to scrutinize a state program that WBEZ found is failing to support low-income kids.
The union has spent years fighting the policies of the political establishment. Now, one of its own must deal with the realities of governing.
Johnson, who was backed heavily by the teachers unions, beat former public schools CEO Paul Vallas in a narrow race.
The school district and supporters of the Skyline curriculum praise it for its rich resources while critics say it’s not ready for prime time.
Paul Vallas plans changes to CPS’ structure and to prioritize testing while Brandon Johnson wants to guarantee a baseline of resources for each school.
Federal pandemic relief funding has papered over long-standing issues, but that money is set to run out in two years.
Paul Vallas is a technocrat devoted to school choice. Brandon Johnson is a teachers union organizer. Their backgrounds explain their clashing views.
Una investigación de WBEZ encontró que la solución del estado se está debilitando ante la creciente demanda de servicios de salud mental, especialmente entre menores de familias de bajos ingresos.
Only about 30 hospitals statewide have beds for kids who need inpatient mental health care. “No matter what the investment is, we need to make it,” says one doctor.