Illinois’ retiree population is growing. Currently, the median age is 39.4, five years older than in 2000, according to the ...

The Illinois State Board of Education has released its annual report card, offering a look at how the state, districts and schools are performing when it comes to meeting its educational goals.

From wage hikes to school policy changes, dozens of new Illinois laws take effect July 1. Here’s a breakdown of the most ...

Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough ...

Climate change education, gender inclusiveness, birth certificates, prostitution privacy, court translators and insulin costs ...

Illinois schools chief Tony Sanders called the Trump administration’s decision to withhold almost $7 billion in federal ...

High school and community college students in Illinois will soon be able to earn automatic admission to most state public ...

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders says “Illinois students deserve the same level of excellence in math instruction as they now receive in literacy.

Illinois has passed a bill creating a direct admissions program for nine of the state’s 11 public universities, Capital News Illinois reported Monday; the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, ...

SHERRARD, Ill. — Illinois education officials are considering lowering the scores students need to be considered proficient in a subject on state standardized tests. At its May board meeting ...

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders says “Illinois students deserve the same level of excellence in math instruction as they now receive in literacy.

A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential – not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community ...