Differences in scores between student groups in Illinois tend to grow larger between kindergarten and third grade, the report found.
While Chicago students are graduating high school and enrolling into colleges at higher rates, more needs to be done to ensure they complete college.
Chicago Public Schools data from 2023-24 found that third through eighth grade students are making progress on state tests. SAT scores and high school graduation rates remain steady.
The Illinois State Board of Education kicked off budget season with a public hearing Thursday to get input on what it should propose to Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
In response to a complaint about bus service at Chicago schools, CPS officials cited several factors behind continued transportation problems.
District 6 has three candidates on the ballot and one write-in candidate running for a seat in Chicago’s first school board race. Here’s what you should know.
In recent contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union, the district proposed consolidating the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund with the state’s Teacher Retirement System.
Transportation woes hit Chicago Public Schools for the fourth consecutive year. Special education advocates say the State Board of Education needs to step in again.
With federal COVID relief funds drying up, school districts dealing with tighter budgets, and student chronic absenteeism high, Sanders talked to Chalkbeat Chicago about what the State Board of Education plans to do to support schools
Petition challenges are narrowing Chicago's crowded elected school board race. Some candidates wonder if people without political experience will have a voice on the board.