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Students are pictured at a Rochester Elementary School pre-K classroom. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)

Report: Illinois stalls in efforts to expand preschool compared to other states

Article Summary A 2025 nationwide report on statewide early childhood education found that Illinois stalled in efforts to expand preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recent governor-led initiatives ...

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Chicago Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses proposed property tax increase, his accomplishments with WCPT’s Richard Chew By Andy Miles and Richard Chew – 11/05/24

On Tuesday, WCPT’s Richard Chew aired an interview he recorded the day before with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Education Charter school longevity in Wisconsin isn’t making the grade, report finds By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 10/23/24

Wisconsin has one of the higher closure rates in the U.S. for charter schools, according to a new report, which lays out the challenges of staying open. Charter schools, which receive public funding ...

Education Detroit teacher fears GOP agenda could undermine public education By MARK RICHARDSON Michigan News Connection – 10/10/24

A Detroit educator recently told a congressional committee he is “terrified” at what a second Trump term as president could bring for America’s public schools. Rodney Fresh, a ...

Education Kentucky school superintendents voice opposition to Amendment 2 By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 10/02/24

Kentuckians head to the polls in a few weeks and on the ballot is Amendment 2, a proposed change to the state Constitution to allow public funds for vouchers to pay tuition at private schools. A ...

Chicago Chicago Teachers Union’s Stacy Davis Gates talks CPS CEO Pedro Martinez with WCPT’s Richard Chew By Andy Miles and Richard Chew – 9/24/24

In a Monday interview with WCPT’s Richard Chew, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates expressed her frustration with the state of contract negotiations with Chicago Public Schools and the role CPS CEO Pedro Martinez is playing in that process.

Education Report: Pennsylvania public schools falling behind in teachers’ salaries By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 9/23/24

A new report finds Pennsylvania schools are falling behind in teachers’ pay and still need to catch up with inflation. The report from the Pennsylvania State Education Association highlights ...

Economy Key election issues for Montanans: Population growth, health care, education By MARK MORAN Big Sky Connection – 9/09/24

Labor Day typically kicks the campaign season into high gear in an election year as candidates sprint to the finish line. Montana has traditionally voted for Republicans but some Democrats are ...

Education Missouri gubernatorial candidate condemned child ‘indoctrination,’ while wife sat on board of school that rejects evolution By Richard Eberwein – 8/06/24

Missouri Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft (R) has bemoaned schools for “indoctrinating” children, all while his wife sat on the board of a Christian academy that touts creationism.

Education Indiana universities see international student numbers rise By TERRI DEE Indiana News Service – 8/01/24

As people head back to college soon, professors may notice an increase in the number of international students. A new report finds these enrollment numbers are increasing and may be influenced by ...

Education Evaluating the race for who’ll lead North Dakota public schools By MIKE MOEN Prairie News Service – 7/31/24

A new school year is still several weeks away but North Dakota voters are being asked to study up on the state’s K-12 system and the candidates running to lead it. The Superintendent of Public ...

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