Illinois ranked among worst in nation for access to in-person learning

By Amy Korte

02/08/2022

The unconventional learning formats caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are taking a toll on Illinois students. There is a solution.

TAGS: Illinois, remote learning

Chicago parents had 8 hours’ notice of teachers union walkout

By Dylan Sharkey

01/05/2022

Not only were there few hours to find child care for working families, but the word came as most people were asleep that the Chicago Teachers Union was forcing schools to close the next day.

TAGS: COVID-19, CPS: Chicago Public Schools, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, remote learning

Chicago Teachers Union uses COVID-19 to walk out on students, again

By Dylan Sharkey

01/05/2022

Chicago schools closed Jan. 5 when the Chicago Teachers Union voted to keep members out of classrooms, trying to force an end to in-person learning over COVID-19 concerns.

TAGS: COVID-19, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, remote learning, strike

Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

Published June 3, 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The best path to empowerment and success, especially for poor people, is work. Work allows us to prosper while providing dignity, upward mobility, the means to support ourselves and create value for others. It’s how we become thriving members of our community. Central to this process is our education...

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Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students