The Ups and Downs of Being the Principal’s Son

The Ups and Downs of Being the Principal’s Son

Some of my fondest school memories are from high school, and some can even be shared in this forum! My three sisters and I had the unique experience of our dad being our high school principal. He provided us space at school to be ourselves and wasn’t a hovering...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… $126 million is headed to schools providing supplemental funding for school safety and mental health services after a vote by the House and Senate. The House passed legislation giving the Department of State...
Legislature Passes Additional Education Funding

Legislature Passes Additional Education Funding

$126 million is headed to schools providing supplemental funding for school safety and mental health services after a vote this week by the House and Senate. Key Points: House Bill 5503 was introduced by Representative Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park) The bill had been in...
House Republicans Announce Education Plan

House Republicans Announce Education Plan

Members of the House Republican Caucus announced their proposal aiming to help students succeed in school and beyond. The plan lays out a strategy of wide-ranging policies impacting students, parents, and teachers. The plan includes: Restoring more than $300 million...