High Truancy Rates Say So Much About Government Schools
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, chronic truancy—defined as missing more than 1 percent but less than 5 percent school days without a valid excuse—stood at 25.7% statewide, slightly up from 25.1% in 2023. Since 2022, Illinois allows five excused mental health days without a doctor’s note, but unexcused absences still trigger truancy warnings...
By Fran Eaton   |   04.14.25
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By David E. Smith   |   04.12.25
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By Alex Newman   |   04.11.25
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By Walker Wildmon   |   04.11.25
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By Fran Eaton   |   04.10.25
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By Ecce Verum   |   04.09.25
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By Thomas Hampson   |   04.08.25
Legislative Update for the Week of April 7, 2025
While emails have some effect, personal visits are the most effective, followed by handwritten letters and phone calls. Next week all state reps are in their district offices. It's a great time to make an appointment with them now! We urge you to make calls and email them also.
By Kathy Valente   |   04.07.25
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By David E. Smith   |   04.07.25
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By David E. Smith   |   04.05.25
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By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.04.25
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