‘School Choice’ Divides Gubernatorial Candidates In WBEZ Election Special
Gov. Rauner urges massive expansion of taxpayer funding for private schools while challenger J.B. Pritzker wants to end the new program.
Linda Lutton
Former Reporter
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Illinois Proposes Fixes For Teacher Shortage
Suggestions include ditching a basic skills test and elevating the status of teaching — possibly through an ad campaign.
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New State Scholarships Save Families Money, Steady Private Schools
For the first time this fall, students are at private schools with Illinois taxpayer support. Some 5,600 kids are getting tuition help.
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Public Money, Private Schools, And Politics
It’s back to school season. And for the first time ever, thousands of Illinois students will use taxpayer money to attend private schools.
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A Presidential Surprise: Obama Turns Up At Chicago School
Former President Barack Obama showed up unannounced at a summer coding program that he supported with a $1M gift.
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New Documentary Sparks Discussions About Race, Equity AT OPRF
A local high school is in the national spotlight around thorny issues of race and equity in education. And that has the community talking.
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‘America To Me’ Dives Into Race And Equity In Education
West suburban Oak Park and River Forest High School is the subject of 10-week documentary series, “America to Me,” airing on Sundays.
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New This School Year: Taxpayer Dollars Funding Illinois Private Schools
Taxpayers are now paying for private school scholarships. WBEZ digs into early numbers.
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Just 24 Percent Of Illinois Kindergartners Ready For School
A new look at Illinois kindergarteners finds most students are behind in language, math and social and emotional development.
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Berwyn Homeowners Squeezed By School District Miscalculation
For years, Berwyn schools have been trying to raise more money. Now, they’re trying to give some back.
