The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when their staff should cooperate with federal immigration officials carrying out enforcement actions or seeking information from school officials.

The nation’s report card was just released and shows Illinois students continue to struggle to meet proficiency standards in reading and math. State leaders are spinning 8th-grade results as a win, but in reality,

Some Illinois school boards allow all resident children – including private and homeschooled kids – to participate in district activities. That should be the case for all taxpaying families in all districts.

The Illinois State Board of Education approved a $11.4 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a 4.6% increase over this year's budget, despite projections that the state will face a substantial revenue shortfall next year.

"Guidance reinforces students’ right to education, regardless of immigration status, and advises school districts to develop local policies," ISBE said.

SPRINGFIELD – Fourth and eighth grade students in Illinois generally scored as well or better than the national average in reading and math, according to results of the latest round of national test results. But their scores remain below pre-pandemic levels and, in the case of reading, continue to decline steadily.

In Illinois, sex education isn’t a requirement in health classes, leaving the decision to teach it to individual schools and parents.

The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when their staff should cooperate with federal immigration officials ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education announced Friday the state of Illinois has announced it will add 5,150 publicly funded preschool seats as part of a plan to reach universal preschool by 2027. A total of 11,000 seats have been added since the start of the program.

The budget recommends an overall 4% increase, which represents an increase of $108.8 million, in higher education funding, excluding the State University Retirement System (SURS).

The State Board of Education is advising local school officials to be prepared in the event federal immigration officials try to take enforcement actions on school grounds. Capitol News

We’re here to educate kids, help them socially, emotionally and make sure they’re well-nourished. That’s going to continue to be our focus,” one superintendent said.