IL: Early Childhood Education
Report touts Illinois' support for public schools
A report released this month by the Network for Public Education ranked Illinois an "A" grade for its overall support of public schools. One …
Report: Illinois' child well-being varies widely by race
A new report looks at children's well-being in every state and finds in Illinois, the outcomes vary greatly depending on race. In its Race for …
More work needed on juvenile justice reform
Advocates for juvenile justice reform recently gathered in Chicago to find ways to keep young people out of the criminal justice system. Herschella …
More Illinois Toddlers Head for 'Smart Start' in Early Education
Researchers say a lot of learning begins even before birth - and especially between birth and age five. Gov. JB Pritzker's "Smart Start Illinois" …
Advocates Say Illinois Families Need More Help for Autistic Children
The rate of autism among American children has grown steadily over the past three decades, but advocates say funding support is not keeping up with …
Union Leaders Push for More Support for Students', Teachers' Mental Health
As the nation processes the horrific shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, teachers' unions across Illinois and America …
IL Child Well-Being Improved in Last Decade, Although Disparities Remain
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Child well-being in Illinois was looking up in 2019 compared with 2010, but advocates say the full impact of COVID-19 is yet to …
IL Teachers Join Campaign to Improve Outcomes for Black Students
CHICAGO -- Many Illinois teachers are joining a national campaign this week, called Black Lives Matter At School, to raise awareness about structural …
Report: Children of Color in IL More Likely to Live in Poverty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – There are disparities based on race when it comes to opportunities for Illinois children, and a new report sheds light on …
Study: Kids Get Brain Boost from Summer Reading
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Experts have long recommended children be introduced to reading as early as possible - and now, new researchcan help …
Leaders Urged to Maintain Health Insurance for IL Kids
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children in Illinois are doing better than in recent years, and advocates are calling on state and federal leaders to avoid …
Report: About Two-Thirds of Illinoisans Live in "Child-Care Deserts"
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new study shows Illinois has some of the highest numbers of so-called child care deserts in the country. The Center for …