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How to get more English learners prepared to enter kindergarten? Illinois wrestles with answer.

Supreme Court's census citizenship question decision has repercussions for Illinois

I’m a longtime education advocate. Here’s why I’m hopeful about Chicago’s next chapter.

I've lived in the City of Chicago more than three decades. There have always been concerns and issues with the schools, but there was a time that I remember when the schools chief would stay after a board meeting until every parent had been heard.

Forum ED Sylvia Puente on Adelante Chicago - WGN-TV

In her first term as mayor, Lightfoot’s schools agenda to include overhaul of budgets

“These Chicagoans express gratitude for the skills and heart of the educators who serve our young people,” said Sylvia Puente, executive director of the Latino Policy Forum, and one of four women of color leading the education transition committee.

Equitable educational opportunities under ESSA

Supreme Court hears arguments about citizenship question on 2020 census

Trump ‘strongly looking’ at releasing detained migrants in sanctuary cities

Lightfoot adds Penny Pritzker, Rocky Wirtz to transition team

Lori Lightfoot names four women of color to head education transition team