School Choice is Great, But the Churn It Allows Comes at a Cost
ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – Over 9,600 low-income Illinois students lost scholarships after the 2023 program cut, prompting lawmakers to push for restoring educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
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School Choice is Great, But the Churn It Allows Comes at a Cost
On Tuesday, the second week of state testing, I noticed an unfamiliar name on my roster. That was the day I met Darius. While it can be challenging to help transfer students get acclimated and caught up, it’s also a joy for me to get to know them. Some of my fondest memories come from students who arrived mid-year and found a good fit. Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter That wasn’t the case fo…
Illinois House Republicans revive school choice to expand opportunities for students
Illinois House Republicans have announced renewed efforts to restore school choice for low-income students in the state. The announcement was made on the social media platform X.According to the Illinois Policy Institute, the Invest in Kids scholarship program previously allowed thousands of low-income Illinois students to receive scholarships, enabling them to attend private or alternative schools that met their learning needs. This program was…
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