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The Illinois legislative session wrapped up in early hours of Sunday morning after some long, late nights. It was in these final hours that a budget package came together during an especially difficult year of revenue challenges. And we’ve seen a lot of education wins and movement toward progress this session. Here’s a recap of […]
BILL TO END SCHOOL-BASED TICKETING PASSES BOTH HOUSES Senate Bill 1519, which Prohibits Municipal Tickets as a Disciplinary Consequence in Public Schools, Will Now Head to the Governor’s Desk (Springfield) – Senate Bill 1519 (Villa/Ford) passed the House, marking the culmination of years of advocacy and negotiations to end municipal ticketing in Illinois schools. The […]
Illinois has a Literacy Plan. Now what? The Illinois Early Literacy Coalition’s Summer Planning Summit is happening in Chicago on June 20 to map out the literacy coalition’s goals for the next three years. There is SO MUCH left to do to ensure every Illinois student has access to the evidence-based literacy instruction they need […]
Are you wondering how to help your child maintain their literacy skills this summer? Maybe you’ve been searching for that one hack that will help your early reader thrive. Well, we have the event for you! Join the Illinois Early Literacy Coalition’s June Literacy Lounge to discover what it takes to learn to read, including […]
Cellphone policies are a big discussion right now, and the language around them can be confusing. We’re here to help demystify what ‘away all day’ policies mean for districts, teachers, and students.
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