Tag Archives: Gery Chico
ISBE: Increase, Not Reduce, School Spending
Illinois educational officials told a Senate panel Friday that a lack of money makes it the “worst of times” for public schools. State funding has been slashed in recent years – and another round of cuts has been proposed. Chris … Continue reading
State School Officials Warn of Layoffs, 4-Day Week
A week after Governor Pat Quinn suggested lawmakers slash the state’s education budget — Illinois school officials are asking them to instead INCREASE spending on schools. Brian Mackey has more. The chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education, Gery … Continue reading
Delay On NCLB Waiver Leaves Illinois Schools Seeking Second New Exemption
This week, Illinois will apply for an exemption from the most controversial aspect of No Child Left Behind. As Amanda Vinicky reports, that’s because there’s been a delay in the state’s attempt to get out the federal law in its … Continue reading
