Illinois was recently awarded $42 million in U.S. Department of Education funds to devote to strengthening the quality and accountability of its charter schools. In addition to the state-level awards, 12 charter management organizations (“CMOs”) also received awards, including Illinois’ Lawndale Educational and Regional Network and the Noble Network of Charter Schools. For more information, please read our detailed memo, Illinois Awarded $42 Million in Federal Grants for the Creation and Expansion of Public Charter Schools.
December 2015
