New Stand for Children Illinois Video Explains New School Grading Method
Stand for Children Illinois released a video that explains how ESSA “improves Illinois’ method for grading schools.”
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PA Lawmakers Unsatisfied with State’s Most Recent ESSA Plan
Stand for Children Illinois released a video that explains how ESSA “improves Illinois’ method for grading schools.”
IL Begins ESSA Implementation
With Illinois’ ESSA plan accepted, “changes are already in the works in classrooms across the state.” The plan would mandate that “at least 90 percent of the state’s third graders reading at or above grade level, 9 out of 10 fifth graders at or above grade...
Dept. of Ed Approves 4 State ESSA Plans
The Dept. of Education approved four state ESSA plans – the District of Columbia, Illinois, Oregon, and Tennessee. “As more and more state plans come under the department’s review, I am heartened to see how states have embraced the spirit of flexibility under ESSA to...
Dept. of Ed Issues Feedback to DC and IL
The Dept. of Education issued feedback on Washington D.C.’s and Illinois’ ESSA plans. The department commented that D.C. “cannot use tests like the SAT and ACT in its academic achievement indicators,” and “did not clearly describe its measure for differentiating school performance.” Illinois also has...
IL Education Officials Concerned Proposed Goals are Unattainable
Illinois’ ESSA accountably plan is proposing 90% of students would pass state administered reading and math exams by 2032. Local education officials are concerned that the proficiency goal will be “unattainable.” Wilmette School District 39 Superintendent Raymond Lechner argued against the high goals, “Definitely, some...
Thomas B. Fordham Institute Raises Concerns over IL’s ESSA Plan
In an opinion piece, Michael J. Petrilli and Brandon L. Wright of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute raised concerns over Illinois’ proposed ESSA plan. Petrilli and Wright argued that the state’s plan is a “significant improvement on the state’s previous framework,” but “doesn’t do enough...
IL State Board Approves ESSA Plan
The Illinois State Board of Education unanimously agreed to submit the state’s ESSA draft implementation plan to the Dept. of Education. According to Chicago Tonight, Board of Education spokeswoman Jackie Matthews commented “ISBE still has work to do to prepare the plan for the strongest...
Advance Illinois to Host Community Forum for Stakeholders on ESSA
Advance Illinois will host a community forum for stakeholders on ESSA. Illinois State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Smith and Education Trust-West Executive Director Ryan Smith will speak at the event.
IL State Board Hosts Town Hall
The Illinois State Board of Education hosted a town hall for teachers, principals, and administrators to comment on the state’s draft ESSA plan. Attendees inquired about accountability models, teacher retention, and policy.