Education

A bill aimed at improving racial equity throughout the state’s K-12 and higher education system passed both houses of the...

Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus are advancing a K-12 education bill that would expand resources for marginalized students...

A bill aimed at making college education and teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable for people of color began...

The state is soliciting computers and related equipment from individuals and companies as part of a new program announced Wednesday...

The Illinois State Board of Education is considering a set of new standards for teachers and administrators that are aimed...

State education officials and youth employment advocates are proposing expanding job skills programs in areas with large minority student populations...

The private organization that governs high school sports in the state voted Wednesday to begin the basketball season next month...

Leaders of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus began pushing Wednesday for a complete overhaul of the state’s social studies curriculum...

Illinois lawmakers may soon consider legislation to lower the state’s compulsory attendance law to include 5-year-olds, a measure advocates see...

The Illinois Board of Higher Education is preparing a strategic plan to make higher education more equitable in the state,...