Parents, Teachers to Slam Failures of Mayor’s Appointed Board
Filthy schools, shuttered schools’ sale to private school operators, special education scandal among issues advocates say underscore need for accountable,...
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Illinois Recognized as Top Tech Employer and for Achievement of Technology Enhancements
SPRINGFIELD, IL – It’s Information Technology Month and the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is highlighting the state’s...
State Rep. Mayfield Backing Legislation to Combat Illinois’ Shortage of Teachers
SPRINGFIELD, IL –As a shortage of teachers continues to plague communities in all areas of Illinois, Illinois State Rep. Rita...
State Education Board Backs up Charges that Emanuel’s Hand-Picked School Bosses Shortchanged Special Education
Bombshell findings back up charges by teachers, parents, grassroots activists that mayor’s school execs wrongly denied services to schoolchildren,...
Expanded Investigation Into Multi-State E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the...
Democratic Party to Hold Organizational Meeting
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Democratic Party of Illinois Chairman Michael J. Madigan announced that the party would be holding an organizational meeting...
Chicago Teachers Union President “Proud” of Student Walkout
CTU President to Students on National Student Walkout: I am so Proud of You Karen Lewis: “We fight for...
Public Inquiry Report Describes Systemic Issues in CPS’s Special Education Program
ISBE leaders to recommend next steps at May 16 Board meeting SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board...
Beyonce Announces New Homecoming Scholars Award Program for Black College Studemts
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, has established the Homecoming Scholars Award Program for students attending Xavier University,...
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s New Bare-Bones School Budget Fails to Restore Damaging Cuts
From: The Chicago Teachers Union “Mayor is again prioritizing paying bond holders who are laughing all the way to...
