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Illinois has long had some of the most rigorous proficiency standards in the nation for student performance.

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking to bring them closer to other states, which will boost proficiency scores in the upcoming school year.

Illinois’ superintendent of education says the strict standards result in schools being unfairly labeled as needing interventions and students being inaccurately labeled as not on track for college or a career.

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SPRINGFIELD – Education officials in Illinois expect to see a marked increase this year in the percentage of students classified as proficient in reading, writing and math, along with a slight decline in proficiency rates in sci

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