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Thanksgiving break dates for Community Unit School District 200: 2025 schedule and activities to plan

Plan your Thanksgiving break with Community Unit School District 200's 2024 dates and family activity ideas to plan.
Education

New Illinois Law Shields Undocumented Children From School Exclusion, ICE Raids

Next year, undocumented students will have new protections in Illinois schools.  A new law, the Safe Schools for All Act (HB 3247), defends every child’s...
School Issues

Chicago Public Schools Gain More State Funding But Still Face Cuts

The evidence-based funding model will allocated extra dollars to Chicago Public Schools this year, but financial challenges remain.
School Issues

Federal Education Funds Withheld: What Chicagoland Parents Need to Know

Chicagoland schools face major setbacks as $6.8B in federal education funds are withheld by the Trump administration.
School Issues

Illinois Budget Adds $307M to Equitable School Funding, Yet Gaps Remain

Illinois boosts school funding by $307M in new budget, but education advocates say more is needed to close persistent equity gaps.
School Issues

Special Education and Trump: What Parents and Schools Need to Know

Trump’s education changes may impact special education services, oversight and funding for students with disabilities.
Education

How to Pick The Right School for Your Child 

These days, choosing a school for a child can feel more like applying to a university than simply putting a child on a bus...
School Issues

5 Schools on the Rise in Chicagoland

Discover five standout Chicagoland schools making bold moves in innovation, equity, and education — and why families are taking notice.
School Issues

New Proposed Education Laws That Illinois Families Should Know About

Explore how shifts in education laws from funding to mental health support impact schooling in Illinois, with expert insights on new policies.
School Issues

Chicago Teachers Secure Historic Contract Without a Strike – What Parents Should Know

The Chicago Teachers Union came to a historic agreement with the Chicago Board of Education last week with big wins for teachers. For the...
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