NAACP’s Response to Betsy Devos’ Misappropriation of HBCU’s as School Choice
BALTIMORE, MD — The NAACP released the following statement regarding Secretary Betsy DeVos promoting HBCUs as examples of school choice:Betsy...
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Illinois Students Soar on Advanced Placement Tests
New data from the College Board showcase Illinois’ commitment to closing equity gaps in rigorous high school courses SPRINGFIELD,...
ASPIRA Charter Teachers Vote Overwhelmingly to Strike
Educators cite management failures in accountability, transparency, classroom support as basis for authorizing what would be first strike of charter...
Settlement Agreement Finalized in Chicago Urban League, et al. v. Illinois State Board of Education
CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Chicago Urban League today finalized a settlement agreement...
Strike Vote by ASPIRA Educators Sets Stage for First Charter Strike in U.S. History
Lack of accountability, transparency is undermining conditions in classrooms, say educators, who will vote to strike on Wednesday. CHICAGO,...
State Rep. Stratton Opposes Proposal to Diminish Health Benefits for 40,000 Seniors
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is opposing a new Rauner Administration proposal that will reduce...
Agenda Announced for Illinois State Board of Education Video-Conference Meeting Feb. 22
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following schedule for its regular business meeting via...
Ford Files Amendment to Fix Lottery Loophole & Increase School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – In an effort to ensure the responsible management of the Illinois Common School Fund and provide more...
Black Business Group, Black Banks Making Black History With Economic Justice
By Hazel Trice Edney Ron Busby, U. S. Black Chambers Inc.; Michael Grant, National Bankers Association; Alden McDonald...
Legislators Stand with Community to Issue People-Focused Legislative Agenda Following Governor’s Budget Address
Group Slams Governor Bruce Rauner’s Non-Budget Address for the 3rd Year in a Row On Wednesday, following the Governor’s budget...
