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U.S. education policy is at a crossroads. This congressional hearing shows why
The House education committee is charged with forging consensus on the nation's education policy. But at a recent meeting, partisan differences were on full display.
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Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additives
An Illinois lawmaker is once again pushing to ban several chemicals from Illinois food items. Here's what you need to know.
CPS needs an educator as its leader, says School Board member Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith
State law now calls for Chicago Public Schools to be run by a CEO. Smith is pushing for CPS to be led by a superintendent.
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State education officials call for no new voucher spending
The State Board of Education voted 9-to-2 to request a moratorium on new spending for Opportunity Scholarship vouchers as part of its budget request to the General Assembly.
Illinois Gaming Board cements ban on certain NFL wagers
The Illinois Gaming Board made permanent what had been a temporary ban on certain types of NFL sports wagering.
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Newly-elected Rochester Board of Education President Camille Simmons and Vice President Amy Maloy
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 6, 2025, we sit down with the new leaders of the Rochester Board of Education to discuss the challenges they face going forward.