Illinois, Department of Education

Department of Education cuts leave uncertainty and fear in Illinois
Recent drastic cuts to the Department of Education could have far-reaching effects on local school funding and services for vulnerable students, officials say. Why it matters: The city and state are struggling with education budgets at current levels.
Pritzker discusses U.S. Department of Education cuts at Illinois Education Association meeting
The Trump administration has made it clear their goal is to dismantle the Department of Education entirely, and that is causing a lot of concern and fear among educators in Illinois.
‘We will not let you harm our children’: Illinois educators react to dismantling of Department of Education
Governor JB Pritzker addressed Illinois educators at the Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly, urging them to fight against federal funding cuts that could harm students and
Pritzker and Illinois educators condemn Trump’s cuts at Department of Education
Gov. JB Pritzker warned at an Illinois Education Association convention Thursday that cuts to federal education funding could “damage the future of the people of Illinois,” shortly
U.S. Department of Education cuts have Illinois advocates worried
Concern about the funds is growing now that staffing at the agency has been cut by nearly 50% — from 4,133 to 2,183.
How the Department of Education layoffs, proposed cuts affect Illinois
With nearly half of the federal employees from the U.S. Department of Education laid off this week and the Trump administration vowing to close the department altogether, there are potential impacts to Illinois cities and schools.
How will U.S. Department of Education cuts impact Illinois?
The union representing teachers outside of Chicago says President Donald Trump administration’s cuts to the U.S. Department of Education will have a major impact on Illinois schools.
Illinois advocates concerned about fallout from cuts to U.S. Department of Education
Staffing at the Department of Education has been cut by nearly 50% — from 4,133 to 2,183. Charlie De Mar reports.
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Trump's education cuts put Illinois at risk of losing $3 billion in federal funding, Pritzker warns
Sweeping layoffs announced this week are part of a dramatic downsizing of the Department of Education. Gov. JB Pritzker addressed the cuts at an education conference.
Illinois's teacher recruitment efforts show promising results
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In Remarks to Teachers Union, Pritzker Lashes Out at Trump’s Education Cuts
His remarks came just two days after the agency abruptly laid off 1,300 employees, or about half its workforce, including an estimated 50 workers in its Chicago regional office.
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Gov. Pritzker Joins Illinois Education Leaders Amid Unprecedented Federal Attacks on Public Education
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New Study: Teacher Working Conditions Worsened After COVID — and Still Are
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