SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Cristina Castro advanced a plan to establish a pilot program for local school charter authorization. “Accountability should be at the forefront when making decisions about students’ education,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Having educational decision makers with their ears to the ground will allow them to better advocate for students’ needs.” The vast majority of charter schools in Illinois are locally authorized – meaning…
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