Illinois lost nearly $10 billion in 2005 from the “social costs” of high school dropouts. Some argue that boosting school funding will lower those costs, but others are not convinced.
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Down the holeBy: Jeff Kelly Lowenstein and Sarah KarpIllinois lost nearly $10 billion in 2005 from the “social costs” of high school dropouts. Some argue that boosting school funding will lower those costs, but others are not convinced.
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Investing EarlyBy: Sara SemelkaHigh-quality pre-schools have been proven to make a significant difference, but a number of them have closed in recent years.
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Costly choices
The combined social costs for Illinois residents withouth a high school diploma were nearly $10 billion.
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Never-ending cycleBy: Jeff Kelly LowensteinIllinois’ reliance on property taxes as the major source of school funding has major consequences for communities throughout the state.
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Bells and whistlesBy: Jeff Kelly LowensteinMoney might not guarantee academic success, but it can certainly buy some of the things that may help students get there.
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A Recipe for succcesBy: Jeff Kelly LowensteinEven while experiencing demographic changes, Edison Primary School has registered big test score gains without a lot of money.
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The fight about fundingBy: Jeff Kelly LowensteinFor many, school funding reform boils down to one question: Does more money equal better scores?
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More than moneyBy: Sara SemelkaOne principal is turning her middle school around by making the neighbors responsible for it.
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Playing catch-Up
Illinois school districts with the hightest property tax rates generate far less in local revenue than those districts with the lowest rates.
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