Illinois sinks to 49th in state education funding
Illinois legislators might thump their chests on the campaign circuit that they've not raised the state's income or sales tax. They may not be as forthcoming with a second truth: The state's contribution to the cost of educating its children is fast declining. By all accounts, Illinois pitched in only... » more
Money Matters: The cost of school funding inequities
Key findings of "Money Matters" include:There is a strong correlation between increasing instructional expenditures per student (by anywhere from $1,000 to $2,200) and academic achievement, in both high-poverty and low-poverty schools. Schools in low-poverty (more affluent) areas spend significantly more on teachers salaries and employ more teachers with master's degrees... » more
The power to improve schools, right here at home
Note: This letter appeared in the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. Grow the economy. Build a better future for our children. Compete for the jobs of the 21st Century.No, this isn't a presidential stump speech in a distant state. These are the issues most important... » more
