Roundup: Illinois school report card shows gains, but chronic absenteeism remains high

Source Capitol Fax
Original Load Date Oct. 30, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated Oct. 30, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://capitolfax.com/2026/10/30/roundup-illinois-school-report-card-shows-gains-but-chronic-absenteeism-remains-high/

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* [ Chalkbeat Chicago ][1] … > After the Illinois State Board of Education changed the parameters for how it > measures school-level performance earlier this year, the number of public > schools in the state that are considered Exemplary — the state’s highest of > five ratings — rose 17% > > State...