New bill requires Illinois schools to teach Latin American history and culture
A new proposal in the Illinois House would require all public elementary and high schools to teach a unit on the contributions of Latin Americans to the development of the United States.
CHICAGO (WGN) — Illinois public schools are not changing curriculum as it relates to LGBTQ+ issues. State Supt. Tony Sanders sent a message to school leaders last week, instructing them to continue teaching LGBTQ+, as well as Black and Asian American history. The state's Inclusive Curriculum Law requires schools to…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new bill would require schools in Illinois to change "the problematic names of certain mascots" if it becomes law. Rockford Rep. Maurice West (D) filed House Bill 3527 in February, which would create the Prohibition of Discriminatory Mascots Act, which would require schools to phase…
CHICAGO (WGN) — There's a mental health crisis for teens and young adults across the United States. Two suburban high schoolers are looking to the state to address the epidemic. More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Abhinav Anne and Sai Ganbote are 17-year-old Illinois Math and Science Academy juniors. They helped…