/tags/illinois-state-board-of-education Illinois State Board of Education en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-11-08/illinois-school-funding-formula-changed-2017-local-district State funding for many school districts in the Metro East have been increasing since Illinois revamped how it funds education under former GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-11-08/illinois-school-funding-formula-changed-2017-local-district Kelly Smits /education/2024-10-31/metro-east-schools-2023-24-illinois-report-card The report card is a big part of Illinois' school accountability system and assigns schools one of five categories according to their performance. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-10-31/metro-east-schools-2023-24-illinois-report-card Kelly Smits /education/2024-07-26/merger-discussions-between-venice-and-madison-school-districts-end Proponents said consolidating the two small districts would reduce overhead costs, increase financial stability and improve the schools’ academic and athletic opportunities for students. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:03:46 GMT /education/2024-07-26/merger-discussions-between-venice-and-madison-school-districts-end Kelly Smits /education/2024-07-11/two-metro-east-school-districts-consider-consolidation-proposal A former school administrator and a regional superintendent pitched the benefits of a merger to members of both boards this week. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:14:13 GMT /education/2024-07-11/two-metro-east-school-districts-consider-consolidation-proposal Kelly Smits /education/2024-07-09/illinois-act-exams-standardized-testing Illinois high school students will begin taking the new exams in Spring 2025. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-09/illinois-act-exams-standardized-testing Peter Hancock /education/2024-06-12/illinois-homeschool-education-regulations While each state has different regulations for homeschooling, Illinois is among a small minority that places virtually no rules on parents who homeschool their children. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-06-12/illinois-homeschool-education-regulations Molly Parker, Beth Hundsdorfer /education/2024-05-16/a-fairview-heights-school-district-failed-to-claim-federal-grant-money-how-much Grant School District 110 failed to apply for several federal grants in recent years. The district was certified as being in "financial difficulty" in March by the Illinois' State Board of Education. Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-05-16/a-fairview-heights-school-district-failed-to-claim-federal-grant-money-how-much Kelly Smits /education/2024-05-09/illinois-kids-could-lose-after-school-program-access-due-to-funding-shortfall Advocates for after-school programs say an estimated 40,000 Illinois students could lose access to services starting this summer unless lawmakers act to fill a $50 million funding shortfall. Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-05-09/illinois-kids-could-lose-after-school-program-access-due-to-funding-shortfall Peter Hancock /education/2024-04-25/fairview-heights-school-district-oks-state-ordered-plan-to-address-financial-issues In fiscal year 2025, the district will reduce its expenditures by about $266,000 due to staff attrition and some students not being placed in out-of-district programs. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-04-25/fairview-heights-school-district-oks-state-ordered-plan-to-address-financial-issues Kelly Smits /education/2024-03-22/fairview-heights-teachers-call-for-leaders-ouster-as-district-addresses-financial-difficulty The Illinois State Board of Education found Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 as being in "financial difficulty" last week. The teachers' union says the superintendent should resign. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-22/fairview-heights-teachers-call-for-leaders-ouster-as-district-addresses-financial-difficulty Kelly Smits