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In focus / Teaching & learning
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s K-12 student test scores improved slightly in almost all categories last year, but progress slowed following a post-pandemic...
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Article image · The 74 Budget & finance
The 74 · October 20, 2026
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EdWeek · October 20, 2026
District in focus / Illinois
In the news 5 times in the last 7 days. See the district behind the headlines, explore its public data, and put it in context with similar-size peers.
324,130 Students · 2024-25
643 Schools · 2024-25
$18,216 Spending per student · FY2020-21
13.8 Students per teacher · 2024-25
NCES data via the district profile. Years vary by measure.
Dates for your desk
Oct21
E-Rate administrative window opens (FY2027)
Deadline · 2026 · Funds For Learning / USAC
Nov3
Election Day: school board races and local bond/levy measures
Election · 2026 · Vote.gov
Jan1
School Board Recognition Month
Observance · January 1 to 31, 2027 · National School Boards Association
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