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School reform puzzle confuses Illinois officials in Carbondale
Educational consultant Jere Shaw says legislators face an overchoice as four major reform packages compete. He notes unpredictability in program mandates and funding, with emphasis on state aid levels, salary proposals, and potential consolidation. Local districts await funding and policy clarity.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
Illinois General Assembly
Jere Shaw
Shaw
Illinois State Board of Education
Carbondale Area
Illinois
Ted Sanders
Jim Thompson
Illinois Project For
Illinois Commission For the Improvement of
ISBE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Donald Beggs
Thompson
Illinois House
IHBE
Bob Leiniger
de Soto
Unity Point
Carbondale Community High School
Carbondale