Emily Hays
Illinois students are now learning reading skills faster every year. What changed?
The Illinois State Board of Education released data on Thursday showing stronger reading growth than before the pandemic.
Danville’s ousted school finance director: “This decision is retaliatory”
Danville District 118 Business and Finance Director Narcissus Rankin claims the school board dismissed her due to her close relationship with former superintendent Alicia Geddis.
Illinois teachers believe parents support teaching inclusive history, despite national divides
A new report from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows most educators in the state think parents support them teaching about race and gender.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign unlikely to join federal higher education compact
U of I Provost John Coleman said the university would not agree to demands in the compact, like freezing tuition and shutting down departments that belittle conservative ideas.
University of Illinois students mourn Oct. 7, shut down intersection two years into Israel’s war on Gaza
Students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign held separate events on the two-year anniversary of Israel launching its war in Gaza, as some honored the victims of the Oct. 7 attack while others called for local action to support the Palestinian people.
Illinois family members of those on Gaza aid flotilla worry after Israeli detention
Central Illinoisians are among those who have been detained after Israeli forces intercepted boats carrying food and medicine meant for starving people in Gaza.