18% of Illinois schools with tested students had a low performance rate in reading and math in 2022.

In 2022, 18% of Illinois schools with tested students had only 1 in 10 or less meeting grade level in reading and math. Despite these findings, some underperforming schools were rated as "commendable" by the Illinois State Board of Education. The city of Chicago, known for the Obamas' ties, raises questions about the Democratic National Convention theme of "hope". The Democratic Party's stance on school choice remains unclear.

August 22, 2024
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