IL: Education
Tech help comes to the college admissions process
This story is based on reporting by Olivia Sanchez for The Hechinger Report.The broadcast version is by Terri Dee for Indiana News Service, reporting …
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 …
Illinois high school seniors face big college application challenges
Illinois high school seniors have new hurdles to overcome to get to college. High school students are waiting several extra weeks to get their hands …
Leaders advocate for increased funding, services for Black community colleges
Historical and predominantly Black community colleges often get overlooked when it comes to funding for higher education. However, leaders nationwide …
America’s 'culture wars' influence students' choice of college campuses
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for Texas News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Service Co…
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 …
Banned Books Week: IL librarians face demands to remove titles
It has become almost routine in modern America: activist groups demanding libraries pull what they consider "objectionable books" from their shelves…
State Officials Testify in Senate On Illinois Anti-Book-Ban Legislation
A pair of Illinois state officials testified Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the state General Assembly's adoption of a bill to …
Thousands in IL Eligible for New Student Loan Repayment Plan
A new student loan repayment plan is expected to help thousands of borrowers cut their monthly payments by half. More than four million student loan …
Federal Funding Restored to Educate People in Prison
By Max Lubbers for Chalkbeat Chicago.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Service reporting for the Chalkbeat Chicago-Public News Service …
Back-to-School Tips for Families of IL Kids with Autism
For a child on the autism spectrum, returning to school after the summer break may be viewed with anxiety and hesitancy. However, parents can pave …