In the News
Advance Illinois serves as a resource for media outlets from across the state and beyond on policy issues in education from birth to career. Here’s our recent coverage.
Taking Stock of New IL School Funding Formula
Ten years in, evidence-based funding has brought all districts to more than 60 percent of funding adequacy.
South Side Parents Want More for Their Kids' Schools as CPS Funding Falls Further Behind
Chicago Public Schools' funding has dropped to 73% of what the state says CPS needs. Here's what it means for South Side schools and the school board race.
IL Recognizes 10 Years of School Funding Gains But Gaps Remain
Illinois is marking 10 years of its Evidence-Based Funding model, which has brought more than $3.2 billion in additional state funding to public schools.
Illinois Schools Receive Injection of State Money, but Gap Grows for Funding Adequately
Although evidence-based funding is working as intended, state is about $4 billion away from fully funding schools.
School Funding Stretched Thin As Costs Rise, Corporate Revenue Source Shrinks
The Illinois State Board of Education released details of how it will distribute $9.3 billion in Evidence-Based Funding to public schools for the upcoming academic year.

