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(The Center Square) – Illinois is launching an effort to create a more supportive environment for students across the state. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that contains several recommendations from the Whole Child Ta...
Illinois will attempt to quantify the level of adversity faced by children in communities across the state under a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Thursday that aims to improve the way schools address student trauma. The plan calls for the Illinois State Board of Education to develop a publicly reported “Children’s Adversity Index” at the community or school district level that will ...
In addition to collecting new data, the law requires training for teachers on “trauma-informed practices” and codifies definitions of trauma and other related terms.
CHICAGO (WMBD) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton praised a House Bill 342, a measure signed Thursday by the governor that includes recommendations from the Whole Child Task Force, which has worked to identify how Illinois can support more equitable, inclusive, and supportive environments for every student. “Our administration is leading [...]
CHICAGO (WMBD) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton praised a House Bill 342, a measure signed Thursday by the governor that includes recommendations from the Whole Child Task Force, which has worked to identify how Illinois can support more equitable, inclusive, and supportive environments for every student. “Our administration is leading [...]