Education Newsletter: September 2016

The beginning of a new school year means catching up on the latest education news and regulations. Check out our September 2016 Education Newsletter for updates on the proposed state Invest in Kids Act, the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, the Grant Accountability...

Education Newsletter: November 2015

Remember those protocols established for student athletes and concussions? Lawmakers passed legislation delaying the the protocols for a year, and the governor is expected to sign it into law. Learn more in our November 2015 Education Newsletter.

Education Newsletter: August 2015

Schools are opening back up after the summer break, and that means school sports will be starting. Read about the new guidelines for student athletes and concussions in our August 2015 Education Newsletter.

Education Newsletter: May 2015

As the legislative session reaches into May, the action starts to heat up. So does our campaign for school choice called "Invest in Kids." This initiative will allow corporations and individuals to get a state income tax credit for donations made to...

Education Newsletter: March 2015

Recent news has focused on the $300 million shortfall in the Child Care Assistance Program, a state-federal program that allows for subsidies to be paid to daycare providers so that low-income parents can work or attend school. Did you know that some of our Catholic...

Education Newsletter: February 2015

The spring legislative session began in mid-January, and it promises to be an exciting time for educational initiatives for both Catholic and public schools. The Catholic Conference of Illinois has teamed with EdChoice Illinois in crafting the Quality Schools Tax...