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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.
Chicago Schools Get State Funding Bump, but Still Need $1.6 billion to be Adequately Funded, According to Recent Data
Chicago Public Schools will receive an additional $76 million from the state this fiscal year for a total of $1.9 billion, according to new data released by the state on Friday.
How Will This Spring’s General Assembly Session Affect Education in Illinois?
State lawmakers passed dozens of education bills. They also left hundreds more on the table when they wrapped up this past weekend.
Inside Illinois’ FY 2026 Budget: Little to No New Funding for K-12 schools, Early Childhood Education
Illinois lawmakers passed a $55 billion budget with slim increases to early childhood education programs and K-12 schools. The lack of new dollars for programs comes as schools grapple with smaller budgets since federal COVID-19 relief expired.
Illinois Schools Could Get More Money Under Governor Pritzker’s Budget Plan
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s state budget proposal for 2026 would make another historic investment into public education, but uncertainty about the future of K-12 education funding still looms.
New Education Laws That Illinois Families Should Know About
Explore how shifts in education laws from funding to mental health support impact schooling in Illinois, with expert insights on new policies.