Commentary: There’s plenty of work to do to improve Illinois schools – Chicago Sun-Times*

"None of the sobering data in 'The State We’re In 2022: A Look at the Impact of COVID-19 on Education in Illinois,' is surprising, unfortunately...Students at every level have to be in class, whether in person or virtual, to learn. Because of plummeting enrollment during the pandemic, getting every child back in school is the first barrier to overcome, especially among the youngest students."