New data on this year’s Illinois school report cards. The report cards provide a snapshot of school demographics and how well students are doing. The State Board of Education’s Rae Clementz says they have added chronic absenteeism rates and new measurements of student proficiency and growth.
With this year’s report cards come a new support and accountability system for rating schools, using several factors to evaluate how well they are faring. You’ll be able to search for your school’s report card online at www.illinoisreportcard.com starting October 31st.