Both Republicans and Democrats have said STAAR sets students up for failure, raising questions about basing a state takeover on the test’s results.

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The 2025 Illinois school report card shows progress in the statewide graduation rate and chronic absenteeism. It also shows ...

A surge in COVID emergency funding has allowed district leaders add more dual credit classes and practical training for today ...

Illinois’ high school graduation rate has hit a 15-year high, as students continue to show academic growth post-pandemic, ...

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Progressing through subjects like math, science, reading, language arts, can be challenging in their own right. Dozens of ...

In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to supplement your income after work can be both rewarding and necessary. Whether ...

Discover the complete list of school holidays in November 2025, including national and regional holidays celebrated across ...

One recent morning, tutor Saul Escorza, a recent University of Pennsylvania graduate, sat at a high-top table on the school’s ...

About 44 million people in 22 million households rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is also called food stamps, federal data show. Because about 39% of those recipients are ...