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Students’ in-person attendance tied to higher test scores, research finds
Statewide: Upward Mobility in Illinois – NPR Statewide
Opinion: Because going to college pays off, increasing access is urgent – Crain’s Chicago Business
Higher Education Pays Off in Illinois, But Economic Barriers Persist, Study Says – Chicago Tribune
¿Vale la pena pagar la universidad ante los altos costos? Esto dice un informe en Illinois – Univision Chicago
New study: College degree is still ‘the best bet for upward mobility’ – KMOX
Study: Education Boosts Earnings in Illinois—But Socioeconomic Gaps Persist – Postindustrial
College Still Pays Off, But Wage Gaps Persist in Illinois, Study Finds – WBEZ
Study: Education still pays, but barriers to upward mobility persist in Illinois – Capitol News Illinois
How the Proposed Ban on Cellphones in Illinois Classrooms Would Work
New Report Finds Illinois Teacher Shortage Is Easing, But School Leaders Are Still Concerned – Chalkbeat Chicago
Why are Chicago high schoolers missing so much school? –Chalkbeat Chicago & WBEZ
Aurora schools recruit, fill positions and find alternatives as teacher and staff shortages persist statewide – Aurora Beacon-News
Billions for Schools Are in Limbo as Trump Admin. Denies State Funding Requests – Education Week
Identifying English Learners in Pre-K: State Policies, Rationale, and Practices – New America
Big Ten Early Learning Alliance Shines a Light on Early Childhood Data Solutions – The74
Illinois doesn’t have enough college students. How can we improve that? – Chicago Tribune
Kindergarten readiness in Illinois is linked to academic success in third grade, new report says – Chalkbeat Chicago
Minority students underrepresented in computer science programs at Illinois colleges — WIFR
Illinois computer science programs are enrolling far more women – Crain’s Chicago Business
Absenteeism and academic struggles mar Illinois public school stats – The Center Square
Our Chicago: Back-To-School and Learning Loss – ABC7 Chicago
Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss – Capitol News Illinois
IWERC’s research on learning renewal reported on ABC7 Chicago
A lifeline for CPS and other school districts is ending. What’s next? – Crain’s Chicago Business
Illinois can do more to break down barriers that keep Latino college students from graduating – Chicago Sun Times
Our Turn | To solve educator shortages, build bridges between leadership and staff – Featured in the News-Gazette
IL Faces Educator Shortage in Nearly Two-Thirds of All Educational Agencies – The Daily Northwestern
By the Numbers: Helping K-6 Teachers Improve Their Math-Teaching Skills – College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dual Credit Courses Growing in Illinois, but Students of Color Less Likely to Take Them, Report Says – Chalkbeat Chicago
Dual enrollment numbers up for Illinois high school students – WGEM Quincy
As Dual Credit Participation Grows in Illinois, Study Shows Gaps Widening – WTTW
Inequities In Dual Credit Programs: Challenges And Solutions In Illinois Schools – University Herald
As dual credit participation grows in Illinois, study shows gaps widening – Capitol News Illinois
Dual credit courses growing in Illinois… – Featured in Chalkbeat Chicago – December 2023
Latinos are a growing segment of the college applicant pool. Is ISU ready to serve them? – WGLT
NBC5 Chicago reports IWERC findings – April 17, 2023
How to keep students in Illinois for college – Featured in the Chicago Tribune
3 Misconceptions About Pandemic-Related Learning Loss – Featured in The 74
Our Turn | Teacher shortages: Everything old is new again, or is it? – Featured in The News-Gazette
DPI Awarded $1 million for computer science education research – FEBRUARY 22, 2022

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