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The completion of major heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades in all 10 of District 189’s schools hinges on this funding.
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East St. Louis School District 189 stood to lose the most money — $19 million for a major HVAC project — of any Illinois district. The district's spokeswoman said the judge's decision is "encouraging."
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Five schools in East St. Louis are all set to lose their after-school programs. If that happens, just two of the district’s programs will be left, and approximately 300 students will be impacted.
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Edwardsville and East Alton will see new board leadership as school districts have struggled to navigate budget shortfalls after pandemic-era relief money dried up last year.
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State funding for many school districts in the Metro East have been increasing since Illinois revamped how it funds education under former GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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The report card is a big part of Illinois' school accountability system and assigns schools one of five categories according to their performance.
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Proponents said consolidating the two small districts would reduce overhead costs, increase financial stability and improve the schools’ academic and athletic opportunities for students.
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A former school administrator and a regional superintendent pitched the benefits of a merger to members of both boards this week.
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Illinois high school students will begin taking the new exams in Spring 2025.
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While each state has different regulations for homeschooling, Illinois is among a small minority that places virtually no rules on parents who homeschool their children.