October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

How much revenue has Princeville CUSD 326 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Princeville Community Unit School District 326 received through state taxes decreased 25.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

At Havana, 96 percent of students graduate high school; 54 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

About 91 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 96 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

79.1 percent of Don D. Shute teachers stay put; average earns $49,363 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 79.1 percent of teachers stay at Don D. Shute Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 24.0 points lower at Rolling Acres Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Rolling Acres Middle School, a 24.0-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Roanoke-Benson High School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Roanoke-Benson High School rose to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

84.8 percent of Armstrong-Oakview teachers stay put; average earns $49,363 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 84.8 percent of teachers stay at Armstrong-Oakview Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 27.4 points lower at Princeville Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Princeville Elementary School, a 27.4-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Fieldcrest Primary School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Fieldcrest Primary School stayed flat at 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Robein Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Robein Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Glendale Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Glendale Elementary School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School rose to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Tremont CUSD 702 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Tremont Community Unit School District 702 received through state taxes decreased 35.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

Don D. Shute Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Don D. Shute Elementary School fell to 6 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 13.8 points lower at Stark County Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Stark County Elementary School, a 13.8-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.