Ed reform bill moving quickly
By Linda LuttonEd reform bill moving quickly
By Linda Lutton
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Illinois lawmakers today are considering a wide-ranging education reform bill that’s being called “historic.” It would fundamentally re-define how teachers are hired and fired in Illinois. The bill is moving fast—the Illinois Senate approved the legislation 59-0 late Thursday.
Earlier Thursday afternoon, WBEZ education reporter Linda Lutton spoke to host Melba Lara about what the bill contains and why it has such broad support.