Although most Illinois public-school students test below grade level in reading and math, Governor J.B. Pritzker is touting his administration’s record spending on public education.
Pritzker addressed the Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly in Rosemont Thursday.
The governor encouraged union members to fight back against proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education by President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency.
Republican state Rep. Blaine Wilhour of Beecher City said on the House floor in Springfield Thursday it was time to get rid of more than just the federal education department.
Pritzker said his administration has increased state taxpayer funding for public schools by more than $2.5 billion since he took office.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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