This is a repeat post published on Corn and Oil in June of 2009. Last week, a Cook County Circuit Court summary judgment ruled in favor of the Chicago Virtual Charter School (CVCS). The Chicago Teachers Union lawsuit dismissed claims … Continue reading
Category Archives: Illinois Homeschool News
Here's another issue we should watch with caution regarding virtual schools. The language used by the Chicago Virtual Charter School is disturbing and unfortunately, not unusual to homeschool advocates across the country. Here is CVCS's description summarization on their website. … Continue reading
There is a new Virtual School Act bill heading to the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee. I suspect it won't pass out of Committee because of the teacher unions. But who knows in the sillyland of Illinois politics. It's an attractive idea … Continue reading
Our legislators make laws. I did learn that in my public school civics class. But it is astonishing to me how lay people, such as enlightened homeschoolers, know many laws and regulations better than our lawmakers and lawyers and let’s … Continue reading