Article posted: 11/13/2012 11:05 AM

Public education in Illinois barely earns a passing grade

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According to the report, only a third of fourth grade students in Illinois are proficient in reading, only a third of eighth grade students are ready for high school course work and less than a third of students will go on to obtain a postsecondary degree.

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According to new biennial report published Tuesday by Advance Illinois, a nonprofit dedicated to studying public education in the state, too many students are falling behind in too many key areas, which could be a major problem for the future of the state. "Unless we do something quite significant and sustain it over time, we're going to be in the same spot 10 years from now and we just can't afford it," said Advance Illinois Executive Director Robin Steans.

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