Illinois, Pritzker and Department of Education

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.
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.
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
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.
Illinois Federation Of Teachers, Illinois Education Association Issue Statements On Dismantling Of Department Of Education
The 135,000 member Illinois Education Association (IEA-NEA) is the state’s largest union. IEA represents Pre K-12 teachers outside the city of Chicago and education support staff, higher education faculty, retired education employees and students preparing to become teachers, statewide.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Delivers Remarks At The Illinois Education Association Representatives Assembly
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) spoke at the Illinois Education Representatives Assembly and held a press conference. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news,
Illinois schools see better teacher recruitment, but shortages persist
The State Board of Education reports that efforts to recruit teachers in Illinois are showing signs of improvement, with the ...
What are Illinois school districts doing to combat a prolonged teacher shortage?
We understand that this budget, although compassionate, still has a long way to go when it comes to really being able to ...
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New Report Finds Illinois Teacher Shortage Is Easing, But School Leaders Are Still Concerned
In its survey of unfilled positions, the state board found that Illinois had 1,877 more classroom teachers in the 2023-24 ...
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Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing and state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage
From hiring retired educators to adjusting class offerings, Illinois schools are relying on a variety of short-term, ...
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Gov. Pritzker Joins Illinois Education Leaders Amid Unprecedented Federal Attacks on Public Education
Governor JB Pritzker joined hundreds of representatives from the Illinois Education Association (IEA) including leadership, ...
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Illinois educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts
Increased pay for educators, better school conditions, mentoring and mental health support are key factors cited by educators that could help alleviate the critical ongoing teacher shortage in ...
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New Study: Teacher Working Conditions Worsened After COVID — and Still Are
Survey of Illinois educators found biggest issues with classroom disruptions, student misbehavior & lack of trust toward ...