In the News

2024

Illinois bill requiring school vendors follow statewide literacy standards heads to Senate

Mike Miletich | May 7

Experts say more needs to be done to increase literacy rates in Illinois

Julia Rosier | March 4

When kids can't read

Scott Reeder | February 29

Over one-third of Illinois fourth graders don’t have basic reading skills. The state has a plan to change that

Emily Hays | February 12

The Illinois State Board of Education finalized a literacy plan. What’s next?

Samantha Smylie | February 7

Illinois Board of Education votes to update reading instruction

Lynnea Domienik | January 7

As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

Samantha Smylie | January 17

2023

Illinois is revamping its literacy plan. Parents, advocates say it needs more for students with dyslexia.

Samantha Smylie | October 17

Illinois law would create new literacy program, as 7 in 10 students fall short

John Clark | May 24

Illinois set to roll out a new literacy plan aimed at changing how students are taught to read

Samantha Smylie | May 19

Activists, lawmakers push for changes in state literacy instruction requirements

Duncan Agnew | April 26

Illinois Democrats pushing literacy education reform, bills advancing

Patrick M. Keck | April 25

As Illinois children struggle to read, lawmakers want the state to create a literacy plan

Samantha Smylie | April 24

2022

What the ‘Science of Reading’ Should Look Like for English-Learners. It’s Not Settled

Sarah Schwartz | April 21

In the News

2024

Illinois bill requiring school vendors follow statewide literacy standards heads to Senate

Experts say more needs to be done to increase literacy rates in Illinois

When kids can't read

Over one-third of Illinois fourth graders don’t have basic reading skills. The state has a plan to change that

The Illinois State Board of Education finalized a literacy plan. What’s next?

Illinois Board of Education votes to update reading instruction

As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

2023

Illinois is revamping its literacy plan. Parents, advocates say it needs more for students with dyslexia.

Illinois law would create new literacy program, as 7 in 10 students fall short

Illinois set to roll out a new literacy plan aimed at changing how students are taught to read

Activists, lawmakers push for changes in state literacy instruction requirements

Illinois Democrats pushing literacy education reform, bills advancing

As Illinois children struggle to read, lawmakers want the state to create a literacy plan

2022

What the ‘Science of Reading’ Should Look Like for English-Learners. It’s Not Settled

Over one-third of Illinois fourth graders don’t have basic reading skills. The state has a plan to change that

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The Illinois State Board of Education finalized a literacy plan. What’s next?

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Illinois bill requiring school vendors follow statewide literacy standards heads to Senate

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Over one-third of Illinois fourth graders don’t have basic reading skills. The state has a plan to change that • The Illinois State Board of Education finalized a literacy plan. What’s next? • Illinois bill requiring school vendors follow statewide literacy standards heads to Senate •